Process Engineer

Antolin; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Antolin, a global leader in interior design and advanced manufacturing for automotive OEMs, seeks a Project Engineer to organize and determine engineering requirements for multiple small projects or one major project. You will work with design teams to ensure feasibility and on-time delivery.

You will monitor production processes, participate in design reviews, and coordinate with customers and internal departments to optimize cost, quality, and schedule across plant facilities worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/electrical engineering.
• 3–5 years automotive/process engineering experience.
• Analytical, structured, proactive, and able to manage multiple deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Update Product definition whenever program definition changes.
• Participate in APQP Team as Process/Product Engineering representative.
• Organizes and develops feasibility design and engineering requirements for the project.
• Provide feasibility input to Design & Process requirements.
• Conduct capacity studies.
• Develop Internal Quotations for new products as needed. Program Water Jets. Receive, catalogue, and store production parts and quotes engineering drawings.
• Attend, support and participate in Engineering Design reviews.
• Participate in customer meetings which to improve the design and engineering of the overhead system.
• Process Flow and PFMEA development.
• Review process for material saving scrap reduction, material-handling reduction, and operator efficiency improvements.
• Prepare plant layouts/ detailed drawings for review and release (as needed).
• Utilize and apply GD&T.
• Interfaces with Customer to ensure all engineering needs and requirements of the customers are being met.
• Coordination of engineering changes through customers and internal system.
• Control expenditures within budget limits.
• Prepares project reports and timing plans. Support launch at the customer Assembly plants.
• To be the guarantor of confidentiality in the scope of the project, both internal as external.
• To be responsible for the client about the program/ project, process in coordination with representing GRUPO ANTOLIN.
• Monitors production lines for process adherence and quality and maintains the authority to stop any line in order to solve quality or process issues.
• Coordinates product process changes with Production, Quality, & Material departments as well as with the customer.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Essence in motion to build the future of mobility

For 75 years, Antolin has been a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. As a global leader in interior design and advanced manufacturing, we develop innovative solutions across instrument panels, door panels, cockpits, headliners, lighting and smart interior systems. Our products enhance almost 700 vehicle models currently on the road.

With more than 136 plants and offices across North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and with a team of 20,000 colleagues we combine global scale with local expertise to deliver outstanding value, quality, and innovation for our customers.

Mission:

To provide service to the program team for his/her area of functional expertise. Responsible for organizes and determines engineering requirements to develop and complete a project. Plan and coordinate engineering assignments involving several small projects or one major project. Work with and supervise project designers either as a lead engineer on a project or a senior level engineer in a functional position.

Responsibilities:

• Update Product definition whenever program definition changes.
• Participate in APQP Team as Process/Product Engineering representative.
• Organizes and develops feasibility design and engineering requirements for the project.
• Provide feasibility input to Design & Process requirements.
• Conduct capacity studies.
• Develop Internal Quotations for new products as needed. Program Water Jets. Receive, catalogue, and store production parts and quotes engineering drawings.
• Attend, support and participate in Engineering Design reviews.
• Participate in customer meetings which to improve the design and engineering of the overhead system.
• Process Flow and PFMEA development.
• Review process for material saving scrap reduction, material-handling reduction, and operator efficiency improvements.
• Prepare plant layouts/ detailed drawings for review and release (as needed).
• Utilize and apply GD&T.
• Interfaces with Customer to ensure all engineering needs and requirements of the customers are being met.
• Coordination of engineering changes through customers and internal system.
• Control expenditures within budget limits.
• Prepares project reports and timing plans. Support launch at the customer Assembly plants.
• To be the guarantor of confidentiality in the scope of the project, both internal as external.
• To be responsible for the client about the program/ project, process in coordination with representing GRUPO ANTOLIN.
• Monitors production lines for process adherence and quality and maintains the authority to stop any line in order to solve quality or process issues.
• Coordinates product process changes with Production, Quality, & Material departments as well as with the customer.

What we are looking for:

• Educational requirements: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Automotive Industry and/or Process/Project Engineering experience, at least 3-5 years.
• Analytical skills combined with structured working style and high learning and adaptation skills.
• Resourceful and self-motivated, able to manage multiple deliverables.
• A challenging and enquiring mindset
• Teamwork, Communication Skills, and Resilience with Proactive approach.
• Professional and effective communication and representation skills.
• Ability to sit, stand and have mobility to move around the office or manufacturing environment, when needed.
• Ability to conduct computer work or engage in discussion with employees.

Why Join Us?

At Antolin, we are more than a company — we are a community with a proud heritage. As a family owned business, we have grown over 75 years while staying true to our values: Family Spirit, Responsibility and Sustainability, Evolution and Innovation, Talent and Commitment.

Here, you won’t just support projects — you will help shape the future of mobility. Your role will influence how millions of people experience their vehicles, supporting world class OEMs and driving the development of smarter, more sustainable interiors.

What makes Antolin different

• Invests in people for the long term, offering stability and genuine career progression
• Values relationships with colleagues, customers, and the communities we serve
• Encourages every voice to be heard, and every contribution to make a difference
• Combines the agility of a family company with the scale of a global leader