Gestamp · 10 hours ago
Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. The Industrial Engineer, Continuous Improvement role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing methods and processes to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
AutomotiveMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with OSHA, safety, PPE, ISO, and environmental requirements
Promote a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors
Analyze production schedules, work orders, and workflows to identify inefficiencies using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma principles
Lead and sustain 5S initiatives across the facility
Develop and implement strategies that eliminate waste, streamline processes, and improve cycle time and throughput
Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions related to process variation and quality issues
Design and optimize control systems to support production planning, process stability, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with engineering and IT to implement systems such as IoT, VQM, Workflow Manager, and Power BI dashboards
Improve data collection, reporting, and visualization methods across production, quality, maintenance, and materials teams
Establish and maintain min/max levels for lineside stock and warehouse storage
Develop and implement efficient production floor layouts focused on throughput, FIFO, 5S, and material flow optimization
Support launch of new programs by designing layouts, workflows, and material handling strategies
Implement and support quality assurance measures to reduce defects and ensure product conformance
Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, maintenance, materials, and quality teams to drive improvements
Assist in preparing budgets, project timelines, and training plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial or Manufacturing preferred)
Knowledge of SPC, JIT, MRP, and industrial management practices
Must have experience with Kaizen Lean Manufacturing, maintaining 5S
Must have worked on the floor/boots on the ground engineer
Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience; 5–8 years preferred
Experience with OEM or Tier 1 automotive suppliers strongly preferred
Proficient in AutoCAD
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong people skills with a willingness to empower the team
Effectively able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Clear understanding of Lean Principals & Tools
Working knowledge of MS Office
Company
Gestamp
Gestamp is a manufacturing company that designs and develops metal auto parts for automotive industry.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$589.81M2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $589.81M
2017-04-07IPO
Leadership Team
Garrett Brown, MSIR
HR Business Partner
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