Process Engineer - Divisional
Gestamp•US Gestamp North America, IA
About The Position
Drive the Future of Automotive ManufacturingAre you passionate about designing world-class manufacturing processes and bringing innovative automotive programs to life? Gestamp is looking for a highly motivated Process Engineer to lead process development, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives within our Assembly Engineering team. This is a high-impact role where you'll collaborate with global teams, suppliers, plants, and customers to develop cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of engineering or project management experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing assembly line layouts and manufacturing processes.
- Proven success leading process improvements and driving projects to completion.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; advanced education or specialized training is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of automotive assembly technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
- Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and related engineering tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to accurately estimate costs, timelines, and resource requirements.
- A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and deliver innovative solutions.
- Ability to travel extensively when needed
Nice To Haves
- advanced education or specialized training is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the regional subject matter expert in key automotive assembly and manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate new product designs for manufacturing feasibility and process requirements.
- Develop manufacturing processes for Body-in-White, Chassis, Battery Tray, and related automotive assemblies.
- Create line layouts, process flows, time studies, and supporting technical documentation.
- Partner with estimating teams to develop accurate process cost estimates.
- Lead cross-functional project reviews with plant, program, corporate, supplier, and customer teams.
- Prepare supplier RFQs and lead technical reviews throughout quoting and project execution phases.
- Present process concepts, technical solutions, and project updates to customers, leadership, and internal stakeholders.
- Travel to supplier and plant locations for design reviews, equipment buyoffs, technology evaluations, and project support.
- Support Industry 4.0 implementation and digital manufacturing initiatives.
- Collaborate with safety teams to perform risk assessments and ensure equipment compliance.
- Manage and maintain engineering documentation throughout project lifecycles.
- Drive engineering change implementation and project execution schedules.
- Support plant launches through standard work development and hands-on training.
- Help strengthen Gestamp engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support Assembly Engineering objectives.
Benefits
- opportunity to influence major automotive programs
- work with advanced manufacturing technologies
- collaborate with talented teams across North America and globally
- energized by solving complex engineering challenges
- making a measurable impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
