Process Engineer - Divisional

Gestamp; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to lead process development, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives within our Assembly Engineering team. You will serve as the regional SME for automotive assembly processes and evaluate designs for manufacturability.

Criteria include 5+ years in a high-volume automotive setting, expertise in line layouts and GD&T, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering or project management in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing assembly line layouts and manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of automotive assembly technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

Responsibilities

• Lead process development for automotive assemblies (Body-in-White, Chassis, Battery Tray).
• Develop line layouts, process flows, time studies, and technical docs.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability and process requirements.
• Collaborate with estimating to develop process cost estimates.
• Lead cross-functional reviews with plant, program, supplier, and customer teams.
• Prepare supplier RFQs and lead technical reviews in quoting and project execution.
• Present process concepts and project updates to stakeholders.
• Travel to supplier and plant locations for reviews, buyoffs, and support.
• Support Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with safety teams to perform risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Manage engineering documentation across project lifecycles.
• Drive engineering changes and project schedules.
• Support plant launches with standard work and training.
• Help strengthen Gestamp engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Cost estimation

Travel readiness

GD&T

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Process Engineer – Divisional

Gestamp is looking for a highly motivated Process Engineer to lead process development, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives within our Assembly Engineering team.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert in key automotive assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturing feasibility and process requirements.
• Develop manufacturing processes for Body-in-White, Chassis, Battery Tray, and related automotive assemblies.
• Create line layouts, process flows, time studies, and supporting technical documentation.
• Partner with estimating teams to develop accurate process cost estimates.
• Lead cross‑functional project reviews with plant, program, corporate, supplier, and customer teams.
• Prepare supplier RFQs and lead technical reviews throughout quoting and project execution phases.
• Present process concepts, technical solutions, and project updates to customers, leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Travel to supplier and plant locations for design reviews, equipment buyoffs, technology evaluations, and project support.
• Support Industry 4.0 implementation and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with safety teams to perform risk assessments and ensure equipment compliance.
• Manage and maintain engineering documentation throughout project lifecycles.
• Drive engineering change implementation and project execution schedules.
• Support plant launches through standard work development and hands‑on training.
• Help strengthen Gestamp engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support Assembly Engineering objectives.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of engineering or project management experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing assembly line layouts and manufacturing processes.
• Proven success leading process improvements and driving projects to completion.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; advanced education or specialized training is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of automotive assembly technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and related engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to accurately estimate costs, timelines, and resource requirements.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and deliver innovative solutions.
• Ability to travel extensively when needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.