Manufacturing Engineer Night Shift

Webasto SE; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Webasto in Lexington, KY seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support HKMC as the primary customer during a 4:00 PM–4:00 AM night shift. You will implement lean processes, optimize production lines, develop work instructions, and collaborate on launches with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with 3–5 years in automotive/manufacturing, strong CAD/MS Office skills, and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing Eng with 3–5 years automotive/manufacturing exp.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, project management, process improvement, equipment, fabrication methods, and quality systems.
• Experience with production line optimization, facility layouts, automation, tooling, work instructions, standard times, and specs.
• Proficient in CAD and MS Office; strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication.
• Committed to health/safety/environmental standards; flexible to shift needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for HKMC as primary customer during night shift.
• Implement and standardize processes, including gluing and PU operations per PEP/global standards.
• Analyze production requirements, forecasts, and line utilization to improve capacity, quality, cost.
• Develop work instructions, routings, standard times, equipment specs; support tech purchasing.
• Evaluate and improve production systems, layouts, automation, and equipment integration.
• Lead and support continuous improvement and regional standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, HKMC, and plant functions for launches and reports.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental standards; drive best practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Process improvement

Manufacturing equipment

Fabrication methods

Quality systems

CAD software

MS Office

Analytical

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Dashboards

Job description

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 PM-4:00 AM night 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.