Automotive Assembly Process Engineer

Summit Polymers

Elizabethtown (KY)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing (Assembly) to lead hands-on work in assembling injection molded plastic parts for automotive interiors and center consoles. The role emphasizes manufacturability, quality, and robust assembly machine standards, with leadership in standardized work and kaizen improvements.

Responsibilities include participating in design reviews, developing flow layouts, and ensuring efficient production ramps.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5 years automotive manufacturing experience may substitute.
  • Proficiency in Omron PLC programming.
  • Ability to read electrical and pneumatic prints.
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks eDrawings for viewing assemblies.
  • Knowledge of plastic welding and secondary decoration processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all assembly machine activities for new product launches.
  • Develop standardized work, capacity analyses, and assembly cell layouts.
  • Lead machine design reviews and validation runs.
  • Collaborate with packaging engineers on internal/external packaging.
  • Write standardized work instructions for safe and quality work.
  • Support maintenance with preventative maintenance planning.

Skills

Analytical skills
Problem solving
Verbal and written communication
Multitasking
Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
5 years automotive manufacturing experience as alternative to degree

Tools

Omron PLC programming
SolidWorks
VisMockup
Fanuc robot programming
UR cobot programming

Job description

Summit Polymers is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing (Assembly) to lead hands-on work in assembling injection molded plastic parts for automotive interiors and center consoles. The role emphasizes manufacturability, quality, and robust assembly machine standards, with leadership in standardized work and kaizen improvements.

Responsibilities include participating in design reviews, developing flow layouts, and ensuring efficient production ramps.

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