Industrial Automation and Continuous Improvement Engineer

GKN Automotive
Bowling Green, OH

Do these challenges excite you?
  • Shaving seconds off a bottleneck cycle time without compromising quality.
  • Switching between Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLC logic to chase down a sporadic fault.
  • Designing a fixture that cuts setup time and simplifies operator motion.
  • Turning a Kaizen idea into a documented, sustained standard.

What you’ll tackle

  • 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.

What sets you up for success

Must-have

  • 2+ years in high-volume machining, assembly, and automation.
  • Practical Lean Enterprise experience.

Nice-to-have

  • 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.

Grow with us

  • Join a market leader with strong momentum and room to advance.
  • Influence innovative, greenfield-style projects.
  • Competitive salary and benefits backed by a stable business.
  • Build a long-term career where dedication and development are valued.

Your toolkit

  • PLC troubleshooting fluency
  • Engineering degree-level proficiency
  • Manufacturing environment savvy
  • Process development expertise
  • Solid computer skills
Posted 2025-11-06

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