Manufacturing Engineering
Executable Manufacturing Solutions for Your Project.
EDAG has decades of manufacturing engineering experience & hundreds of successful projects executed under demanding timelines, budgets, & conditions.
Our vast experience with all facets of vehicle manufacturing provide our clients with a full range of engineering solutions from feasibility & concept planning, engineering & RFQ packages, contractor qualification & selection, quality assurance, installation monitoring & control, commissioning, through close-out.
EDAG utilizes a full suite of software for design, engineering, simulation, & visualization. EDAG is developing & deploying AI-enhanced tools to provide our clients with the best solution, often selected from a range of possible options.
Topic overview
Advanced Planning
Our integrated knowledge base, combined with end-to-end engineering excellence across the full vehicle manufacturing value chain, enables us to deliver high-impact studies & robust, future-ready planning. Our solutions are data-driven, transparent, & decision-focused, built on decades of proven execution in both greenfield & brownfield projects, & tailored to drive efficiency, scalability, & long-term value for our clients.
- Our focus areas
- Feasibility Analysis
Evaluate project viability, constraints, & potential outcomes. - MP&L Strategy
Optimize material planning & logistics for efficient production flow. - Benchmarking Studies
Compare against industry standards to identify performance gaps & opportunities. - Preliminary Process & Layout Development
Define initial manufacturing processes & facility layouts. - Site, Facility, & Building Criteria
Establish requirements for optimal location & infrastructure selection. - FEL-1 & 2 Cost Estimating
Provide early-stage cost projections to guide investment decisions. - Risk Analysis
Identify, assess, & plan mitigation for potential project risks. - Integrated Scheduling
Develop coordinated timelines across all project phases. - Equipment Design Criteria
Define technical requirements for manufacturing equipment selection. - Procurement Strategy Analysis
Plan sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective & timely acquisition.
- Feasibility Analysis
- Your benefits
- Data-Driven Solutions that allow our decisions to be based on robust data & proven methodologies.
- Quick Turnaround that delivers insights & plans efficiently to meet tight timelines.
- Full-Service, In-House Analysis for end-to-end expertise provided within a single organization.
- Potential Risk Identification & Mitigation Strategies to proactively reduce project uncertainties.
- Facility Design / Selection Parameters with clear criteria to support optimal facility decisions.
- CAPEX & OPEX Estimates that are transparent projections of capital & operational costs.
- Planning Schedule with Milestones that is a structured roadmap with defined checkpoints for execution.
Conveyor & Material Handling Technology
EDAG provides unbiased design and engineering services to support all vehicle assembly material handling needs. EDAG has the capabilities necessary to evaluate and recommend the appropriate conveyor technology to fit your manufacturing conditions. EDAG has been designing and selecting conveyor systems for our clients for over 45 years. Our chain pull software is still used by most conveyor contractors in North America. We have assisted clients with custom solutions when commercially available solutions were not suitable.
- Our focus areas
- Integrated conveyor & material flow systems: Seamless integration of conveyor solutions into end-to-end manufacturing & assembly process chains.
- Conveyor engineering & system design: Development of robust, efficient conveyor technologies tailored to production requirements & throughput targets.
- Industrial layout & material flow optimization: Holistic planning of system layouts to maximize space utilization, flow efficiency, & scalability.
- Automation, workstation & carrier engineering: Integrated design of automated handling solutions, ergonomic workstation layouts, & purpose-built carrier systems.
- Supplier management & RFQ engineering: Structured supplier qualification combined with detailed RFQ & technical specification development.
- Standards & specification governance: Definition & alignment of engineering standards to ensure quality, consistency, & repeatability.
- Throughput simulation & system performance analysis: Data-driven modeling and simulation of capacity, flow behavior, & system bottlenecks.
- System health, installation & lifecycle monitoring: Evaluation of conveyor system condition alongside fabrication & field installation oversight for design compliance.
- Risk, failure & robustness engineering: PFMEA/MFMEA, risk assessments, and systematic failure analysis to drive corrective actions & process robustness.
- Engineering validation & materials performance: FEA-based structural validation supported by chemical & material property testing to ensure operational integrity.
- Your benefits
- Unbiased Solution Recommendations for Vendor-neutral guidance focused on best-fit solutions.
- Hazardous & Extreme Duty Conveyor Experience that showcases proven expertise in demanding environments.
- Full-service In-House Analysis that does end-to-end engineering delivered by one team.
- Fixed Conveyor and/or Autonomous Vehicle Solutions with flexible options tailored to operational needs.
- Cost Savings with Rework / Refurbish Options that extend asset life & reduce capital spend.
- CAPEX & OPEX Estimates with clear visibility into capital & operating costs.
- Planning Schedule with Milestones that have structured timelines to guide execution.
- Experienced Design for Manufacturing Philosophy with designs that are optimized for efficient production & implementation.
Body Shop Engineering
Our knowledge base combined with our depth of engineering in all aspects of vehicle manufacturing provide our clients with high quality studies & planning. Our solutions are data-driven, understandable, & backed by our decades of experience in both greenfield & brownfield projects.
- Our focus areas
- Strategy & Feasibility
We define integrated manufacturing strategies aligned with your business objectives. Concepts are validated through robust technical and financial feasibility studies to ensure execution readiness. - Digital Engineering
We develop end-to-end manufacturing concepts using advanced digital tools. This includes detailed process planning and BIW and assembly design. - Simulation & Validation
We validate manufacturing processes, robotics, and ergonomics through advanced simulation. Virtual commissioning ensures systems are production-ready before launch. - Production Optimization
We optimize material flow, production systems, and key processes to improve efficiency and throughput. Our approach enhances overall operational performance. - Systems & Integration
We ensure seamless integration of engineering data, controls, and electrical systems. This enables a fully connected and scalable production environment. - Planning, Cost & Risk
We provide integrated scheduling, early cost estimates, and procurement support. Benchmarking and risk analysis ensure transparency and proactive project control.
- Strategy & Feasibility
- Your benefits
- Smart Decisions Data-driven insights that create clarity & confidence.
- Speed & Efficiency that accelerates delivery through streamlined, parallel engineering.
- One Partner. Total Capability. End-to-end solutions from concept to implementation.
- Virtual First to validate, optimize, & de-risk before physical build.
- Ready to Perform high-maturity solutions designed for seamless launch.
- Transparent Investment that clears cost structures with proactive risk control.
- Engineered Execution that structures timelines & facility strategies that deliver results.
Paint Shop Engineering
Paint finishing systems are typically the most energy and capital-intensive portions of the manufacturing facility. The anti-corrosion and paint application processes are complex and involve air and liquid emissions permitting, abatement, and waste treatment systems. Our knowledge base combined with our depth of engineering in all aspects of paint finishing processes, equipment design, and systems integration, allow us to develop feasible solutions for our clients. Our paint finishing solutions are data-driven and backed by our decades of experience in both greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Our focus areas
- Strategy & Feasibility
Feasibility studies, benchmarking, & emissions/permitting support, enabling informed decisions & regulatory compliance from the outset. - Sustainable Paint Solutions
Evaluation of anti-corrosion & coating materials, including zero & low-carbon equipment options to support sustainable production goals. - Process Engineering & Design
End-to-end paint shop process development, from concept definition & process selection to sizing, layouts,& automation integration. - Facility & Infrastructure Planning
Definition of site, building, utility, & energy requirements to ensure efficient & scalable paint shop operations. - Equipment & Technology Integration
Specification & integration of key systems, including pre-treatment, e-coat, spray booths, ovens, air handling systems, & paint circulation technologies. - Project Planning & Costing
FEL 1 & 2 cost estimating, integrated scheduling, & procurement strategy development to support transparent & controlled project execution. - Lifecycle & Optimization
Existing equipment assessments & brownfield refurbishment strategies to extend asset life and improve performance.
- Strategy & Feasibility
- Your benefits
- Data-Driven Performance optimizes the coating quality & efficiency through insight-led engineering.
- Fast-Track Delivery accelerates timelines through streamlined & parallel execution.
- Built-In Compliance integrates emissions engineering & permit support from the start.
- Seamless Integration that fully coordinates paint, sealing, & automation systems.
- Energy Optimization reduces consumption through efficient processes & smart design.
- End-to-End Expertise only requires EDAG as a partner for delivering complete, in-house paint shop solutions.
- Transparent & Predictable Execution with clear cost structures, defined milestones, & proactive risk control.
General Assembly Engineering
EDAG delivers end-to-end General Assembly engineering within complex manufacturing systems, driving process chain optimization, digital manufacturing integration, & scalable production concepts. Leveraging structured feasibility studies, line balancing, ergonomics, material flow planning, tooling & equipment definition, & RFQ development, we enable robust, KPI-driven assembly systems aligned to cost, quality, & timing targets. From concept & industrialization through automation integration, launch management, & ramp-up support, EDAG ensures efficient, resilient, & future-ready production environments.
- Our focus areas
- Overall Manufacturing, Assembly & Automation Strategy Development: Define integrated production, assembly, manpower, and automation strategies aligned with operational and business objectives.
- Feasibility, Benchmarking & Risk Analysis: Perform feasibility studies, benchmarking assessments, FEL-1 & 2 cost estimating, and risk analysis to support data-driven investment and implementation decisions.
- Production Process Flows, Tooling & Material Presentation: Develop production criteria, process flows, tooling definitions, material presentation strategies, and error-proofing concepts to improve efficiency, quality, and operational consistency.
- Workstation Layouts, Ergonomics & Manpower Planning: Design ergonomic workstation layouts and balanced manpower plans to optimize labor utilization, safety, and production throughput.
- Preliminary Process, Facility Layout & Automation Development: Establish early-stage process concepts, facility layouts, and automation deployment strategies to support scalable and flexible manufacturing operations.
- Integrated Scheduling, RFQ Development & Procurement Strategy: Coordinate project schedules, equipment installation RFQ packages, and procurement strategy analysis to align sourcing, installation, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Your benefits
- Data-Driven Manufacturing & Assembly Solutions that enable strategic decisions through engineering methodology, benchmarking, and operational analytics.
- Accelerated Program Planning & Launch Readiness that delivers rapid process concepts, layouts, manpower planning, & implementation strategies for compressed timelines.
- Full-Service Engineering Expertise that allows us to provide end-to-end support across manufacturing strategy, assembly planning, automation, tooling, ergonomics, procurement, and execution.
- Optimized Manpower & Production Efficiency that improves labor utilization, ergonomics, workstation balance, safety, & throughput via integrated planning.
- Enhanced Manufacturability & Quality increasing consistency & reduce risk through standardized tooling, material flow, & poka-yoke principles.
- Scalable Automation & Facility Integration that develops flexible automation & layout concepts to support future growth & adaptability.
- Proactive Risk Mitigation that reduces uncertainty through feasibility studies, FEL estimating, integrated scheduling, & early risk identification.
- Cost, Schedule & Procurement Control aligning the RFQ strategy, sourcing, and scheduling to improve CAPEX/OPEX visibility and execution.
- Structured Execution & Milestone Tracking that maintains program alignment through defined deliverables, timelines, & measurable milestones.
Process Optimization
EDAG delivers data-driven industrial engineering solutions that support product & process lifecycle planning from concept through production. By combining advanced simulation, digital twin technology, process optimization, & operational analytics with decades of manufacturing experience, we help clients accelerate time-to-market, reduce cost & risk, improve manufacturability & throughput, & build scalable, high-performance operations for long-term growth.
- Our focus areas
- Product & Process Lifecycle Planning: Develop integrated product & manufacturing strategies from concept through production launch.
- New Product Introduction (NPI) & Industrialization: Align product architecture, manufacturing processes, & cross-functional teams for successful launches.
- Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA): Optimize product & process designs for manufacturability, quality, scalability, & cost efficiency.
- Digital Twin, Simulation & Predictive Modeling: Use virtual models & analytics to validate processes, optimize throughput, identify bottlenecks, & reduce implementation risk.
- Process Design & Operational Optimization: Improve workflows, line balancing, labor utilization, facility layouts, & warehouse operations for maximum efficiency.
- Manufacturing Analytics & Business Intelligence: Transform operational data into actionable insights through KPI dashboards, system integration, & predictive analytics.
- Multi-Industry Manufacturing & Logistics Support: Deliver scalable solutions across manufacturing plants, warehousing, fulfillment, assembly, & multi-site operations.
- Your benefits
- Faster Time-to-Market & Launch Readiness that accelerates validation, implementation, & production startup.
- Reduced Product, Process, & Operational Costs that improves efficiency while lowering capital & operating expenses.
- Improved Manufacturability, Quality, & Operational Performance enhancing production readiness, throughput, & resource utilization.
- Lower Implementation & Capital Investment Risk that validate decisions early through simulation & analytics.
- Data-Driven Operational Visibility & Decision-Making that provides actionable insights to improve performance & responsiveness.
- Enhanced Flexibility, Scalability, & Continuous Improvement building upon adaptable operations that support long-term growth & optimization.
Facility Engineering
EDAG Facility Engineering delivers data-driven, end-to-end facility and manufacturing planning, combining deep engineering expertise with decades of experience across greenfield & brownfield projects. We develop integrated manufacturing strategies supported by feasibility studies, benchmarking, risk & hazard analyses, & structured FEL-1 & 2 cost estimates. Our capabilities include 3D scanning, preliminary process & layout development, site & building criteria definition, equipment design standards, procurement strategy analysis, & integrated scheduling, that ensures safe, efficient, & cost-effective facility solutions from concept to execution.
- Our focus areas
- Overall Manufacturing & Facility Strategy Development: Develop integrated manufacturing, facility, and infrastructure strategies aligned with operational, production, and business objectives.
- Feasibility, Benchmarking & Risk Analysis: Perform feasibility studies, benchmarking assessments, hazards analysis, fire protection evaluations, and risk mitigation planning to support informed decision-making and project execution.
- 3D Scanning, Process & Layout Development: Utilize 3D scanning and data-driven planning to develop accurate process flows, facility layouts, and spatial requirements for greenfield and brownfield environments.
- Site, Facility & Equipment Planning: Define site selection criteria, building requirements, equipment design standards, and facility infrastructure to support safe, efficient, and scalable operations.
- FEL Cost Estimating & Procurement Strategy: Develop FEL-1 & FEL-2 cost estimates, procurement strategies, and sourcing plans to balance cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Integrated Scheduling & Execution Planning: Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities through integrated scheduling and milestone-driven project planning.
- Your benefits
- Data-Driven Solutions that allow our decisions to be based on robust data & proven methodologies.
- Quick Turnaround that delivers insights & plans efficiently to meet tight timelines.
- Full-Service, In-House Analysis for end-to-end expertise provided within a single organization.
- Potential Risk Identification & Mitigation Strategies to proactively reduce project uncertainties.
- Facility Design / Selection Parameters with clear criteria to support optimal facility decisions.
- CAPEX & OPEX Estimates that are transparent projections of capital & operational costs.
- Planning Schedule with Milestones that is a structured roadmap with defined checkpoints for execution.
Manufacturing Implementation & Execution Management
EDAG provides execution and field coordination services that support manufacturing and facility implementation from installation planning through startup and operational readiness. Our teams help align engineering, suppliers, contractors, equipment integrators, and plant operations to support safe, efficient, and predictable project execution.
By combining structured execution planning, integrated scheduling, field coordination, digital project tools, and startup support, EDAG helps clients improve constructability, reduce execution risk, maintain schedule and cost control, and accelerate production readiness across complex manufacturing environments.
- Our focus areas
- Execution Planning & Coordination
Align procurement, installation sequencing, contractor activities, & implementation strategies with overall project objectives & production milestones. - Digital Construction & Installation Readiness
Utilize integrated scheduling, BIM coordination, 4D planning, & clash detection to improve constructability & execution efficiency. - Field Execution Management
Coordinate contractors, suppliers, OEMs, & plant stakeholders to support organized, safe, & efficient field execution. - Project Controls & Performance Tracking
Support schedule integration, progress tracking, issue management, cost monitoring, & executive reporting to improve project transparency & control. - Startup & Commissioning Support
Coordinate commissioning readiness, startup activities, training, turnover, & operational ramp-up planning. - Quality & Documentation Management
Maintain installation documentation, execution records, layout coordination, scope tracking, & close-out support throughout implementation.
- Execution Planning & Coordination
- Your benefits
- Integrated Execution Coordination
Centralized coordination across engineering, suppliers, contractors, OEMs, & operations to support aligned project execution. - Improved Schedule & Cost Control
Structured execution management, progress tracking, & integrated planning to support schedule adherence & budget transparency. - Reduced Installation & Startup Risk
Early identification of execution conflicts, field constraints, & implementation risks to improve project predictability. - Enhanced Field Execution Efficiency
Coordinated installation sequencing, logistics planning, & field communication to improve site productivity & execution flow. - Faster Commissioning & Operational Readiness
Integrated startup, turnover, and commissioning support to accelerate production readiness & operational ramp-up. - Real-Time Project Visibility
Data-driven reporting, KPI tracking, and execution monitoring that improve decision-making & stakeholder transparency.
- Integrated Execution Coordination
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