Manufacturing Engineer Day Shift

Webasto SE; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Webasto SE in Lexington, KY seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to provide engineering support for HKMC, standardize processes, and optimize production lines. You will develop work instructions, lead improvement initiatives, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to global standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years automotive or manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, project management, process improvement, and quality systems.
• Experience with production line optimization, facility layouts, automation, tooling, and technical specifications.

Responsabilidades

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for HKMC as the primary customer/client.
• Implement and standardize manufacturing processes per PEP and global standards.
• Analyze production requirements, forecasts, and line utilization to optimize capacity, productivity, quality, and cost.
• Develop work instructions, routings, standard times, equipment specs, and support purchasing activities.
• Evaluate and improve production systems, facility layouts, automation solutions, equipment integration, and manufacturing technologies.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and regional standardization.
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, HKMC, and plant functions for launches and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards while driving best practices.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Process improvement

Manufacturing equipment

Automation

Quality systems

Line optimization

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline

Herramientas

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people– As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Work a Monday-Friday, 4:00 AM-4:00 PM day shift, providing manufacturing engineering support for HKMC as the primary customer/client
• Implement and standardize manufacturing processes, including gluing and PU operations, in accordance with PEP and global manufacturing standards
• Analyze production requirements, customer forecasts, and line utilization to optimize capacity, productivity, quality, and cost performance
• Develop work instructions, routings, standard times, equipment specifications, and support technical purchasing activities
• Evaluate and improve production systems, facility layouts, automation solutions, equipment integration, and manufacturing technologies
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, daily manufacturing engineering activities, and regional standardization efforts
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, HKMC, and plant functions to support launches, prepare reports, and represent Manufacturing Engineering in key meetings
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards while driving best practices and lessons learned

This is what you bring to us

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 3-5 years of automotive or manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, project management, process improvement, manufacturing equipment, fabrication methods, and quality systems
• Experience with production line optimization, facility layouts, automation, tooling, work instructions, standard times, and technical specifications
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office applications, with strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards, with the flexibility to support business and customer needs within the assigned shift

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Location: Lexington, 40511 2200 Innovation Dr, KY

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.