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GKN Automotive · 6 hours ago

Manufacturing Systems Engineer — Machining, Assembly & Lean

Bowling Green, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

GKN Automotive is a market leader in the automotive industry, focusing on innovative manufacturing solutions. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will design and refine production processes, diagnose issues, and lead improvement projects to enhance efficiency and safety in manufacturing operations.

AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and refine methods, tooling, and techniques to shrink setup and changeover while reducing operator effort

Target bottleneck cells with cycle-time reduction strategies to unlock throughput

Diagnose machining issues and debug PLC logic across Siemens and Allen‑Bradley platforms

Upgrade manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and support design changes

Own financial levers: create budgets, schedule spend, and manage project costs

Shepherd capital projects from specification and runoff through installation and contractor oversight

Maintain precise equipment documentation and production layout drawings

Engineer corrective actions that prevent recurring equipment/process failures

Level up the team via focused training that closes skill gaps

Coordinate TPM/PM plus proactive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime

Co-own PFMEA, control plans, and process flows with the Quality Engineer

Enable the shop floor with practical problem-solving and clear standard work instructions

Lead external contractors to deliver process and equipment improvements

Collaborate from the operator level to leadership to elevate machinery and processes

Lead Kaizen activities and capture documented results for sustainment

Work with an understanding of key environmental aspects and operational controls

Qualification

PLC troubleshootingLean Enterprise practiceProcess developmentManufacturing environment experienceEngineering degreeMS Word proficiencyMS Excel proficiencyMfgProKronosCommunicationOrganization skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

2+ years in high-volume machining, assembly, and automation environments

Hands-on Lean Enterprise practice

PLC troubleshooting (Siemens & Allen‑Bradley)

Engineering degree knowledge base

Manufacturing environment experience

Process development and optimization

Baseline computer proficiency

Preferred

Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal strengths

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; familiarity with MfgPro and Kronos

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Company

GKN Automotive

GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.

Founded in 1759

Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.gknautomotive.com/

H1B Sponsorship

GKN Automotive has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (15)

2024 (3)

2023 (7)

2022 (8)

2021 (9)

2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

2022-10-18Grant

Leadership Team

Angela Brown

Human Resources Business Partner

Bailey Woelpper, SHRM-CP

Human Resources Business Partner

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