Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer, Line Design (Automotive)

Webasto Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Webasto Group in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks an entry-level Manufacturing/Process Engineer to design and improve production lines and equipment. You will work across cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality and timing targets, while interpreting drawings and specifications.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong engineering fundamentals, and collaboration with suppliers. Applicants should have a technical degree and up to 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing equipment or production processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment specifications, layouts, and other technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment design, continuous improvement, quality, safety and cost requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to collaborate across technical teams and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of state-of-the-art assembly lines, manufacturing equipment, and production concepts to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Develop and evaluate equipment layouts, specifications, drawings, and manufacturing processes for new and existing production lines.
• Support the design, construction, testing, installation, and implementation of manufacturing equipment from concept through production launch.
• Ensure production line and equipment designs meet quality, cost, safety, reliability, timing, and performance requirements.
• Analyze existing equipment and processes to identify continuous improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce cost, quality, and delivery gaps.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement new technologies.
• Internal candidate identified; however, all qualified candidates will be considered.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Interpretation of drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Dashboards

Job description

Webasto Group in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks an entry-level Manufacturing/Process Engineer to design and improve production lines and equipment. You will work across cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality and timing targets, while interpreting drawings and specifications.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong engineering fundamentals, and collaboration with suppliers. Applicants should have a technical degree and up to 3 years of relevant experience.