Engineer

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Now Hiring: Manufacturing Equipment Engineer – On-site at a Leading Japanese Automotive Manufacturer

Are you an engineering professional with expertise in machine procurement, process planning, and equipment design? This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects within a leading automotive manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do:

✅ Lead procurement and design specifications for machines, robots, and automated welding equipment
✅ Collaborate with machine vendors to ensure quality and specifications meet project requirements
✅ Utilize AutoCAD, Catia, C3, or other 3D design tools for equipment layout and process planning
✅ Manage full project lifecycle, including process planning, procurement, installation, testing, and cost control
✅ Support manufacturing operations by tracking process performance and ensuring efficiency
✅ Oversee installation and trial management for new equipment, both domestically and internationally
✅ Work off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays as required for non-production installations
Must-Have Qualifications:

✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
✔ 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing or the automotive industry
✔ Proficiency in AutoCAD, Catia, C3, or similar 3D design tools
✔ Strong project management skills (schedule control, budget management, cost reduction)
✔ Experience in process planning, machine specifications, and procurement
✔ Ability to travel up to 30% (Domestic & International – Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in body shop engineering
New model introduction experience
Up to 5 years of automotive/manufacturing engineering experience
Job Details:

Location: Georgetown, KY (On-site from Day 1)
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Duration: 12 months (possible extension)
Overtime: Up to 30% (weekdays, weekends, shutdowns, holidays, odd hours)
Travel: 30% (Canada, Mexico, Japan) for project phases, equipment installation, and vendor coordination
Interview Process: 1 round – STAR-based Video Interview (MS Teams)
Why Join Us?

Be part of cutting-edge automation projects
Work with top-tier machine vendors and engineers worldwide
Gain valuable international manufacturing experience

Ready to advance your career? Apply today!

About CrossSafety TRH Group

Within a consultant business setting, we support clients in different industries from a Health & Safety Perspective as well as our partnering clients that support opportunities within the Auto Industry from a recruitment perspective.

With over two hundred personnel working in Canada, USA and Mexico, CrossSafety is one of North America’s largest specialty health and safety services company. We provide a comprehensive range of HSE consulting, engineering, training, outsourced personnel resources, project and program support services to thousands of clients across most workplace sectors. In our relationships with clients and peers we live our key company values: Integrity, Commitment, Inclusion, Excellence, Respect and Accountability. TRH Group www.crosssafety.ca

About Our Client

Our client is a major global automaker with a stellar industry and consumer reputation for product quality, innovation, leadership and safety. We have an uninterrupted three-decade relationship with this organization and currently provide ergonomics, project safety, occupational hygiene and HSE program support services, working at multiple locations throughout North America.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted.

Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available upon request.

CrossSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected will be contacted. Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available upon request. CrossSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer