Assembly Engineer
Gestamp · Mason, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Gestamp (automotive) in Mason, IL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, IATF 16949, PLC, EHS / safety
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $98k–$146k.
Median of the low and high ends of 25 live postings that list pay, out of 53 manufacturing engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 52 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $90k–$145k, from 21 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 45%
- Automation 42%
- Lean 36%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 34%
- Tooling 28%
- New product launch 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, IATF 16949, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Gestamp in Mason
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Full description from GestampAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for leading troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement efforts for assembly and laser equipment. This role partners closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and optimize equipment performance. The Process Engineer will oversee projects from concept through implementation, develop preventive maintenance programs, and provide leadership and technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
Education
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in an assembly and/or laser manufacturing environment.
- ✓Strong understanding of assembly and laser manufacturing processes.
- ✓Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems preferred.
- ✓Experience leading equipment improvement, reliability, or maintenance initiatives preferred.
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Assembly Engineer
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
- •Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts on assembly and laser equipment.
- •Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues.
- •Implement and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on OEM recommendations and operational learnings.
- •Support maintenance technicians in the repair and upkeep of machinery according to manufacturer specifications.
- •Perform machine repairs as needed to support production requirements.
- •Implement PLC logic changes to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Project Management & Continuous Improvement
- •Plan, coordinate, and execute equipment, system, and facility improvement projects within established budgets and timelines.
- •Lead equipment uptime and downtime reduction initiatives.
- •Champion continuous improvement activities to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency while reducing costs.
- •Perform functional modifications and engineering changes to equipment.
- •Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis activities for equipment-related issues.
Leadership & Team Development
- •Develop and lead weekly maintenance work plans for the assembly and laser maintenance teams.
- •Serve as a technical mentor and resource for maintenance personnel.
- •Identify training needs and lead technical training initiatives for maintenance and operations teams.
- •Communicate project updates, maintenance progress, and equipment issues to the Maintenance Manager.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- •Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and plant safety standards.
- •Promote and lead 5S initiatives throughout the maintenance area.
- •Ensure proper use of safety devices, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- •Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- •Support and adhere to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) Management Systems requirements.
- •Participate in the development and maintenance of systems, documentation, and procedures supporting quality and environmental standards.