Assembly Engineer

Gestamp Automoción S.A.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Automoción S.A. is seeking a Process Engineer to lead troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement for assembly and laser equipment. You will partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and optimize equipment performance.

The role oversees projects from concept through implementation, develops preventive maintenance programs, and provides leadership and technical guidance to maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field as preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in an assembly and/or laser manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts on assembly and laser equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on OEM recommendations.
• Support maintenance technicians in repair and upkeep of machinery.
• Perform machine repairs to support production requirements.
• Lead PLC logic changes to improve equipment performance.
• Plan and execute equipment improvement projects within budgets and timelines.
• Lead uptime and downtime reduction initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement to increase productivity and quality while reducing costs.
• Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis for equipment issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance leadership

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC-based machinery

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for leading troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement efforts for assembly and laser equipment. This role partners closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and optimize equipment performance. The Process Engineer will oversee projects from concept through implementation, develop preventive maintenance programs, and provide leadership and technical guidance to maintenance personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

• Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts on assembly and laser equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
• Implement and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on OEM recommendations and operational learnings.
• Support maintenance technicians in the repair and upkeep of machinery according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform machine repairs as needed to support production requirements.
• Implement PLC logic changes to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute equipment, system, and facility improvement projects within established budgets and timelines.
• Lead equipment uptime and downtime reduction initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement activities to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency while reducing costs.
• Perform functional modifications and engineering changes to equipment.
• Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis activities for equipment-related issues.

Leadership & Team Development

• Develop and lead weekly maintenance work plans for the assembly and laser maintenance teams.
• Serve as a technical mentor and resource for maintenance personnel.
• Identify training needs and lead technical training initiatives for maintenance and operations teams.
• Communicate project updates, maintenance progress, and equipment issues to the Maintenance Manager.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and plant safety standards.
• Promote and lead 5S initiatives throughout the maintenance area.
• Ensure proper use of safety devices, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support and adhere to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) Management Systems requirements.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of systems, documentation, and procedures supporting quality and environmental standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in an assembly and/or laser manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of assembly and laser manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems preferred.
• Experience leading equipment improvement, reliability, or maintenance initiatives preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.