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GKN Automotive · 9 hours ago

Automotive Process Optimization Engineer

Newton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

GKN Automotive designs and builds advanced automotive components for global markets, focusing on performance, safety, and sustainability. The Automotive Process Optimization Engineer will develop and refine manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality.

IndustrialManufacturingAutomotiveIndustrial Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, and throughput targets

Use root cause methods to troubleshoot process issues and deploy robust corrective and preventive actions

Support new product introductions, ensuring manufacturability from prototype to full-scale launch

Apply CAD and process simulation to design tooling, fixtures, and layouts that improve flow and ergonomics

Maintain process documentation, control plans, and standard work; ensure audit readiness

Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives that reduce cost, scrap, and variability

Partner with design, production, and quality teams to align on requirements and acceptance criteria

Qualification

Manufacturing processesCADProcess simulationLean manufacturingSix SigmaData analysisCommunication skillsProblem-solving mindsetProject leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Proven capability to analyze production data and improve processes

Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset

Preferred

Background in automotive manufacturing processes and applicable standards

Proficiency with CAD and process simulation tools

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma practices

Project leadership experience driving cross-functional initiatives

Up to 3 years in a manufacturing engineering role

Company

GKN Automotive

GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company. It is a sub-organization of Dowlais Group.

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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