Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive Assembly
About The Position
K&K Technical Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support advanced equipment planning and manufacturing process improvements at an automotive manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. The role focuses on developing and implementing manufacturing technologies, improving assembly operations, and supporting new equipment and production-readiness initiatives. The engineer will work with engineering teams, equipment suppliers, vendors, and production personnel, and provide practical support on the manufacturing floor. The position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday during regular business hours, with up to 20% domestic and international travel. The work involves an automotive manufacturing environment and requires steel-toed safety shoes and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 2 years of manufacturing or production engineering experience.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting capital equipment projects, equipment planning, procurement, or installation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and industrial engineering principles.
- Experience developing or reviewing technical specifications and engineering documentation.
- Strong project coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Willingness to work onsite and travel up to 20%, including occasional international travel.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Automotive manufacturing or final assembly experience.
- Experience supporting new vehicle launches or major model changes.
- Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, Vault, CATIA, or XVL.
- Knowledge of PLC systems, electrical circuitry, and industrial automation.
- Experience with equipment design, machine fabrication, or manufacturing tooling.
- Understanding of automotive quality systems, FMEA, and manufacturing quality standards.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Java.
- Familiarity with industrial wireless network systems.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement and manufacturing cost-reduction initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support planning, development, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment and technologies for automotive assembly operations.
- Assist with capital equipment projects, including investment planning, technical specifications, procurement, installation, and production support.
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost.
- Develop and review engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical documentation using AutoCAD.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, vendors, and equipment suppliers to achieve project objectives.
- Support new equipment installations, production preparation, and manufacturing process improvements.
- Assist with equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in projects focused on reducing manufacturing costs and improving operational performance.
- Coordinate project schedules, equipment requirements, and implementation activities.
- Provide hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor.
- Support domestic and international engineering activities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
