Assembly Engineer - Union, SC

Gestamp Holding Mexico Sl; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking an Assembly Engineer to design, develop, and optimize assembly processes for new and existing products. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and cost while supporting new product launches and production changes.

The role emphasizes process documentation, tooling, equipment coordination, and continuous improvement through Lean methodologies and KPI monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of manufacturing or assembly engineering experience.
• Experience in automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with assembly equipment, automation, robotics, and tooling design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement assembly processes for new and existing products.
• Balance assembly lines to optimize labor utilization and throughput.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, cycle time, scrap, and first-pass yield.

Skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

5S

Job description

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Date: Oct 30, 2026

Assembly Engineer

The Assembly Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining assembly processes to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives are achieved. This role provides technical support for assembly operations, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment, tooling, work methods, and production flow.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Development & Optimization

• Design, develop, and implement assembly processes for new and existing products.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process sheets, and assembly documentation.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and production line modifications.
• Balance assembly lines to optimize labor utilization and throughput.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and PFMEA.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, cycle time, scrap, first-pass yield, and downtime.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues.

Equipment & Tooling Support

• Specify and validate assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Controls, and Production teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Support troubleshooting of assembly equipment and processes.
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, and acceptance activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure assembly processes meet customer, quality, and safety requirements.
• Develop and update PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Project Management

• Lead assembly-related capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and project status updates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. 1. Bachelor's degree in Mech. Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
2. 2. 3-7 years of manufacturing or assembly engineering experience.
3. 3. Experience in automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
4. 4. Experience with assembly equipment, automation, robotics, and tooling design 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.