Process Engineering Expert

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

Descripción de la vacante

Webasto SE in Lexington, KY is seeking a process engineer to optimize automated polyurethane encapsulation and related molding processes, including APA and Mold Release systems. You will analyze process data, stabilize operations, lead root-cause investigations, and drive corrective actions with Maintenance, Controls, Production and Engineering teams.

A Bachelor’s in engineering and 2–3+ years in process/manufacturing roles are preferred; bilingual skills are a plus in our cross‑functional,

Formación

• 2–3+ years in process/manufacturing engineering, preferably 3–5 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with polyurethane processing or molding is highly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a process engineering resource for APA and Mold Release systems.
• Develop understanding of process requirements, equipment, operating parameters, and failure modes to support process stabilization, continuous improvement, and production performance.
• Analyze process and equipment data to identify recurring issues, determine root causes, establish Pareto priorities, and develop corrective action plans for the highest-impact process concerns.
• Lead and support troubleshooting activities related to molding, injection molding, chemical reaction, automation, vision systems, and associated manufacturing equipment, working closely with Maintenance, Controls, Production, and Engineering teams.
• Develop, maintain, and control process documentation, work instructions, operating standards, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation related to assigned equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Drive implementation of corrective actions and process improvements on the manufacturing floor, monitoring results and adjusting solutions to improve quality, reliability, cycle performance, and overall process stability.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and production personnel, helping build internal knowledge of process requirements, equipment operation, failure modes, and standardized troubleshooting practices.

Conocimientos

Process engineering

Molding / Injection molding

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

SAP

Vision systems

Automation equipment

Controls / Robotics

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

• Serve as a process engineering resource for automated polyurethane encapsulation and related manufacturing processes, with a primary focus on Automatic Priming Application (APA) and Automatic Mold Release Application systems.
• Develop a deep understanding of process requirements, equipment functionality, operating parameters, and failure modes to support process stabilization, continuous improvement, and production performance.
• Analyze process and equipment data to identify recurring issues, determine root causes, establish Pareto priorities, and develop corrective action plans for the highest-impact process concerns.
• Lead and support troubleshooting activities related to molding, injection, chemical reaction, automation, vision systems, and associated manufacturing equipment, working closely with Maintenance, Controls, Production, and Engineering teams.
• Develop, maintain, and control process documentation, work instructions, operating standards, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation related to assigned equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Drive implementation of corrective actions and process improvements on the manufacturing floor, monitoring results and adjusting solutions to improve quality, reliability, cycle performance, and overall process stability.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and production personnel, helping build internal knowledge of process requirements, equipment operation, failure modes, and standardized troubleshooting practices.

This is what you bring to us

• 2–3+ years of hands‑on experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, molding, injection molding, reaction injection molding, polyurethane processing, or a related manufacturing environment; approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing process development, troubleshooting, process stabilization, root‑cause analysis, failure‑mode identification, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with injection molding, reaction injection molding, polyurethane processing, encapsulation, or another comparable molding or chemical‑reaction‑based manufacturing process strongly preferred.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment, including controls, robotics, cameras, vision systems, sensors, or related process automation; advanced programming expertise is not required.
• Ability to collect and analyze production and process data, identify trends and recurring problems, prioritize improvement opportunities, and translate findings into actionable solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands‑on manufacturing experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Strong hands‑on problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to learn specialized manufacturing processes from beginning to end; additional language skills such as Spanish or Portuguese are a plus.

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.