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Senior Manufacturing Eng.

GKN Automotive
Newton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Eng. position at GKN Automotive?

Job Description

The Role

Responsible Engineer for automated and manual assembly equipment in the daily production of high quality drivetrain components by providing technical information, documentation, support, and guidance, and by participating as a cross-functional team member to help resolve issues relating to assembly.

What You´ll Do:

I dentify improvement projects.

  • Strive for operational excellence through line balance, and station efficiencies
  • Lead capital project planning and execution in assembly.
  • Create and update required process documentation.
  • Evaluate and update documents according to Process Change Requests (PCR’s).
  • Create specifications, recommendations and designs for tools, fixtures, gages, equipment, and processes.
  • Test tools, fixtures, gages, equipment, and processes.
  • Specify gaging techniques.
  • Keep abreast of latest developments in automated assembly and manufacturing field.
  • Lead creation and updates to process flow and PFMEA
  • Support other teams as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

  • A chance to be part of a market-leading company shaping the future of automotive technology.
  • Opportunities to grow your career through training, development, and global exposure.
  • A collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • The ability to make a real impact by attracting and developing the talent that drives our business.

Your Profile

Four-year Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME)

Expertise in bolted joint design and strategies.

Experience with Torque, Pressing Processes, and Gaging equipment.

Candidates must demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance

Proven mechanical aptitude for analytical problem solving

Desirable:

Knowledge of pressure decay leak testing

Six Sigma Black belt certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

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