Project engineer

Gestamp; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp West Virginia is seeking a Project Engineer to drive automotive program launches from concept to production. You will coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to meet milestones and ensure readiness for production.

You will create and maintain BOMs, manage SAP master data, and oversee engineering changes while supporting sample builds and deliveries across programs. This role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or a related industry.
• Experience managing projects, engineering changes, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Working knowledge of SAP, AutoCAD, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T fundamentals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product launches from development through mass production.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to meet customer milestones and launch requirements.
• Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and SAP master data.
• Manage engineering changes, ensuring timely implementation, validation, and documentation.
• Support sample builds, customer deliveries, and launch readiness activities.
• Assist with equipment, tooling, and process implementation for new programs.
• Participate in customer, supplier, and internal project meetings to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

GD&T reading

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Gestamp West Virginia | Drive the Future of Automotive Manufacturing

Are you an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys bringing new automotive programs from concept to production?

Join Gestamp West Virginia as a Project Engineer and play a key role in launching innovative vehicle components that power some of the world's leading automotive brands.

In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program launches, manage engineering changes, support production readiness, and help drive continuous improvement across our operations. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, collaborating with diverse teams, and seeing your work come to life on the production floor, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support new product launches from development through mass production.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to meet customer milestones and launch requirements.
• Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and SAP master data.
• Manage engineering changes, ensuring timely implementation, validation, and documentation.
• Support sample builds, customer deliveries, and launch readiness activities.
• Assist with equipment, tooling, and process implementation for new programs.
• Participate in customer, supplier, and internal project meetings to ensure successful execution.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing or a related industry.
• Experience managing projects, engineering changes, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Working knowledge of SAP, AutoCAD, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T fundamentals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

At Gestamp, you'll be part of a global leader in automotive technology, helping develop safer, lighter, and more sustainable vehicles. We offer the opportunity to work on exciting vehicle programs, collaborate with talented professionals, and grow your career in an innovative manufacturing environment.

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

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.