Manufacturing Engineer Job at GKN Automotive in Bowling Green

Overview

HR Business Partner | Talent Acquisition Specialist | U.S. Automotive Recruitment | 8+ Years in Human Capital Strategy

What You’ll Do

As part of our dynamic manufacturing team, you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing methods, tooling, and techniques to reduce setup time, changeovers, and equipment operation effort
• Implementing cycle time reduction strategies in bottleneck manufacturing cells
• Troubleshooting machining processes and PLC programs (Siemens & Allen Bradley)
• Modifying manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, cost efficiency, or accommodate design changes
• Supporting financial goals through budgeting, expenditure scheduling, and project budget management
• Managing capital projects: equipment specs, runoffs, installation, and contractor coordination
• Updating and maintaining equipment and production layout drawings
• Developing engineering solutions for recurring equipment/process failures
• Identifying and delivering departmental training to boost skill levels
• Reviewing and coordinating TPM, PM, proactive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime
• Owning PFMEA, control plans, and process flows in collaboration with the Quality Engineer
• Supporting shop floor teams with problem-solving and standard work instruction development
• Managing external contractors for process and equipment improvements
• Collaborating across all levels to enhance machinery and manufacturing processes
• Leading Kaizen activities and documenting outcomes
• Understanding key environmental aspects and related operational controls

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years of experience in high-volume machining, assembly, and automation
• Hands-on experience with Lean Enterprise methodologies
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• B.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, MfgPro, Kronos

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join a market-leading company with exciting growth potential
• Be part of innovative, new projects from the ground up
• Enjoy competitive salary and benefits in a financially stable environment
• Thrive in a long-term career with a company that values commitment and development

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing