Plant Engineer

Venteon; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Warsaw, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Plant Vehicle Engineer. This role requires a minimum of 5 years experience within automotive manufacturing, focusing on quality and process design. Candidates must possess strong technical skills, including proficiency in tools like AUTOCAD and SOLIDWORKS, alongside strong collaboration and problem-solving capabilities. Responsibilities include resolving department issues, optimizing processes, and supporting product launches in a cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Plant Vehicle Engineer.
• 8+ years experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master’s, or 3 years with a PhD.
• Strong background in quality and manufacturing in automotive plants.

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of Body Department issues.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to launch products.
• Drive optimization of parts, assemblies, and systems.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Technical drawing interpretation

Problem-solving (Six Sigma)

Process design and validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

CATIA

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Overview

Minimum 5 Years experience as a Plant Vehicle Engineer. Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Warsaw, Indiana. The ideal candidates should have a strong background in quality and manufacturing in an automotive plant / body shop.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master’s, or 3 years with a PhD (or equivalent), preferably in Automotive Body, Process, or Industrial Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in vehicle development and launch, with understanding of the full product lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of BOMs, OEE, manufacturability, process design/validation, assembly methods, and cost reduction
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents
• Experience with AUTOCAD, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, or similar tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver detailed, optimized solutions
• Hands-on assembly line experience with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods (Six Sigma, DFSS, etc.)
• DFM and DFA experience

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of Body Department issues from plant, field, and suppliers
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to launch products with minimal impact to plant metrics
• Drive optimization of parts, assemblies, and systems
• Conduct process simulations, risk assessments, and data analysis to improve performance
• Support plant layout, tooling, material flow, and waste reduction improvements
• Participate in launch activities including design reviews, builds, and validations
• Support prototype builds, process development, and equipment improvements
• Assist with launch and model year change activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate new parts and processes
• Work with Manufacturing to improve assembly processes aligned with design intent
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards
• Monitor KPIs and take proactive action to prevent defects
• Partner with internal and external teams to implement best practices in inspection and process control