Sr. Manufcturing Engineer

Webasto Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage for family

Generous vacation days

Paid wellness time

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Webasto Group in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to implement and support manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-7 years of experience in the automotive industry.

The role includes improving manufacturing processes, analyzing KPIs, and ensuring production readiness for new products, all within a cross-functional, international team.

Competitive pay, health coverage, and generous vacation days are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in automotive.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs/HMIs and troubleshooting.
• Experience with quality tools, APQP, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support manufacturing technologies in serial production.
• Improve manufacturing processes, standards, and productivity.
• Analyze KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Automation

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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?

Exciting Tasks

• Implement and support manufacturing technologies in serial production
• Improve manufacturing processes, standards, and productivity
• Support new product launches and production readiness activities
• Analyze KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain work instructions, routings, and process documentation
• Prepare equipment specifications, feasibility studies, and supplier requirements
• Support audits, training, equipment releases, and cross-functional projects

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• 5-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in automotive
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, PLCs/HMIs, and troubleshooting
• Experience with lean manufacturing, quality tools, APQP, and project management
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match

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.