Advanced PE Final Assembly Process Engineer - J0050604

Astemo Ltd.; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. in Kentucky seeks a senior manufacturing engineer to lead the investigation and development of new assembly processes, collaborating with site PE teams and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth, zero-defect product launches.

The role also involves preparing equipment quotations, creating cost-effective processes for low-volume builds, and aligning with Design Engineering to maintain VEC standards for current and future products.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering fields as listed.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem solving, initiative, communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and develop new assembly processes.
• Drive cost and efficiency improvements for manufacturing sites.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Collaborate with site PE teams and cross-functional teams to ensure zero-defect product launches.
• Prepare equipment and ST quotations for new opportunities; work with DE for VEC standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC

C++

VB

SQL

Vision systems

Robotics

Job description

Summary

Team: Corporate Advanced Production Engineering

Supporting: All SDV Business Unit Americas Region manufacturing sites.

Primary responsibilities include investigating and developing new assembly processes, driving cost and efficiency improvements, and supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment at manufacturing sites. The role works closely with site Process Engineering (PE) teams and Cross-Functional Teams (CFT) to ensure a smooth, zero-defect (0 PPM) product launch.

Secondary responsibilities include preparing equipment and standard time (ST) quotations for new business opportunities, developing cost-effective and flexible assembly processes for low-volume and build-to-print products, and collaborating with Design Engineering (DE) to establish and maintain process Value Engineering/Validation (VEC) standards for both current and future products.

Qualifications

Required

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Possess strong initiative to complete project tasks on-time and in-budget.
• Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams.
• Possess strong time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Ability to manage projects in a team environment.

Beneficial

• SolidWorks 3-D CAD modeling (or other CAD systems) experience
• Programming capability (PLC/GLC, C++, VB, SQL, etc.)
• Experience with Surface Mount Technology
• Vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Experience with Process Design
• Experience with robotic applications

Education

BS degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics or other engineering technology.

Experience

7+ years of engineering experience in automotive/manufacturing environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

n/a

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Travel

Travel for training and to support machine design and validation, customer/supplier/group company support, etc. will vary but should be < 30%