Jobs · Engineering · Kentucky

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Webasto Americas · Lexington, KY · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Maintenance professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management for up to 7 direct reports

Drive manufacturing performance through process optimization, equipment reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives

Support production operations by ensuring efficient manufacturing processes, maintenance strategies, and technical problem resolution

Lead new product launches, capital projects, equipment installations, and production readiness activities

Monitor and analyze KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, uptime, and maintenance performance, implementing corrective actions as needed

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing standards, preventive maintenance programs, and operational excellence

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, safety standards, and audit expectations while supporting employee training and development

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
  • 5-7+ years of manufacturing and/or maintenance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
  • Previous supervisory experience leading engineers, technicians, or maintenance personnel, with a demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, PLCs/HMIs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive operational and business results through cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

  • Not specified

Skills

  • Not specified

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

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