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GKN Automotive · 11 hours ago

Industrial Automation and Continuous Improvement Engineer

positionBowling Green, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

GKN Automotive is a market leader in the automotive industry, and they are seeking an Industrial Automation and Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. The role involves engineering methods to reduce setup times, troubleshooting PLC programs, and leading capital projects to improve efficiency and quality.

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Responsibilities

Engineer methods, tooling, and techniques to reduce setup, changeovers, and operator effort
Implement cycle-time reduction strategies in constrained manufacturing cells
Troubleshoot machining processes and PLC programs (Siemens & Allen‑Bradley)
Modify manufacturing processes for safety, quality, cost improvements, and design changes
Own budgets and schedules tied to projects; manage expenditures to targets
Lead capital projects: write equipment specs, oversee runoffs, drive installation, coordinate contractors
Keep equipment drawings and production layouts accurate and current
Create durable fixes for recurring equipment/process failures
Provide focused training to elevate departmental capability
Coordinate TPM/PM along with proactive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime
Co-own PFMEA, control plans, and process flows with the Quality Engineer
Support the shop floor with structured problem-solving and clear standard work
Partner across teams and levels to improve machinery and processes
Facilitate Kaizen events and document outcomes for sustainability
Apply awareness of environmental aspects and operational controls in daily decisions

Qualification

PLC troubleshootingLean Enterprise experienceEngineering degreeManufacturing environmentProcess developmentPeople skillsComputer skillsMS Word/ExcelMfgProKronosCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

2+ years in high-volume machining, assembly, and automation
Practical Lean Enterprise experience
PLC troubleshooting fluency
Engineering degree-level proficiency
Manufacturing environment savvy
Process development expertise
Solid computer skills

Preferred

Excellent people, organization, and communication skills
Bachelor's in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline
Comfort with MS Word/Excel and systems such as MfgPro and Kronos

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Company

GKN Automotive

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GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.
dateFounded in 1759
location
Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
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)
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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

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Angela Brown
Human Resources Business Partner
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Bailey Woelpper, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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