Automotive Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Automation

KPIT; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT, a global technology company, is seeking a Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize General/Final Assembly processes across Trim, Chassis & Final. You will develop assembly sequences, line layouts and balance lines to improve throughput in automotive manufacturing.

You will work with Product Engineering and suppliers on DFMs, RFQs, and safety compliance; apply PFMEA, Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive root-cause analysis, cycle-time reduction and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial/ Automotive Engineering required.
• 2–5+ years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with AGVs, conveyors, skillet systems, torque/fastening tools, or automated assembly equipment.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, 8D/Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize General/Final Assembly processes across Trim, Chassis & Final (TCF).
• Develop assembly sequences, line layouts, and line-balancing improvements.
• Support AGVs, conveyors/skillet systems, automated tooling, and torque/fastening equipment.
• Lead/support equipment installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and new vehicle launches.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, standard work instructions, and process documentation.
• Drive root-cause analysis, cycle-time reduction, quality, ergonomics, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Product Engineering and suppliers on DFM/DFA, RFQs, and manufacturing feasibility.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA

Six Sigma

Root-cause Analysis

Line Balancing

Equipment commissioning

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial/ Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

KPIT, a global technology company, is seeking a Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize General/Final Assembly processes across Trim, Chassis & Final. You will develop assembly sequences, line layouts and balance lines to improve throughput in automotive manufacturing.

You will work with Product Engineering and suppliers on DFMs, RFQs, and safety compliance; apply PFMEA, Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive root-cause analysis, cycle-time reduction and continuous improvement.