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Manufacturing Engineer

GKN Automotive

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Bowling Green, OH
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

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

Essential:

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
  • 2+ years of experience in high-volume machining, assembly, and automation
  • Hands-on experience with Lean Enterprise methodologies
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must be able to work and travel independently

Desirable:

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • 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