Senior Manufacturing Engineer(New Product Launch) (Racine)

KPIT is a global technology company with software solutions that will help mobility leapfrog towards autonomous, clean, smart and connected future. With 10000+ Automobelievers across the globe, specializing in embedded software, AI & Digital solutions, KPIT enables customers accelerate implementation of next generation mobility technologies. With development centers in Europe, Americas, Japan, China, Thailand and India – KPIT works with leaders in mobility and is present where the ecosystem is transforming.

Responsibilities:

• Manage capital projects and technical projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and Standard Operating Sheets (SOS).
• Support assembly manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment improvements.
• Apply industrial engineering principles for line design and line balancing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Tool & Fixture Design, Components Manufacturing, and Factory Automation.
• Prepare and present weekly project status updates to key stakeholders.
• Utilize Teamcenter, Creo/ProE, Process Planning Tools, AutoCAD, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to support manufacturing operations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing/World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze manufacturing problems and implement effective solutions.
• Organize, plan, and execute engineering projects while meeting project timelines.
• Build strong relationships and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Support manufacturing operations at plant locations and relocate as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology (foreign equivalent accepted).
• 5–10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the Automotive Industry or Agriculture/Construction Equipment Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in shop floor engineering with work instructions, Standard Operating Sheets (SOS), assembly manufacturing processes, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience managing capital projects and/or technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles, including line design and line balancing.
• Cross-functional experience in Product Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Tool & Fixture Design, Components Manufacturing, Factory Automation, or related technical fields.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter, Creo/ProE, Process Planning Tools, AutoCAD, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project execution skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Willingness to relocate and work from a manufacturing site.