Production Engineer

Post Date

Mar 27, 2026

Location

Berea,
Kentucky

ZIP/Postal Code

40403
US
Jun 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

IND-f3f5219c-1526-4f0b-b691-e928e0505b16

Pay Rate

$43 - $54 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This position will be part of the xEV Regional Production Engineering (PE) group for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle products and will be responsible for activities and support for Electric Motor programs. The Motor Production Engineer will establish specifications, equipment, processes, quotations, and other documentation for programs related to electric motor products and will oversee the development, acquisition, and installation of new manufacturing equipment.
As part of this role, the Motor Production Engineer ensures that new production equipment produces parts at world-class uptime and reliability levels and that the parts meet customer and company specifications. The Motor Production Engineer also ensures that projects are implemented following established schedules and completed on time and that the equipment is verified and qualified for mass production utilization.
This position is part of a team-based structure and interacts with multiple other roles, including process engineering, design engineering, quality assurance, building and equipment maintenance, production management, and others. Also, this role will identify synergy potential across programs and establish and apply best practices to drive cost effective solutions utilizing lessons learned and continuous improvement methods.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Broad engineering skills, including knowledge of mechanical design, automation, control systems, robotics, pneumatics, optical inspection, and manufacturing processes
• Computer literacy with both personal computers and manufacturing systems, including knowledge of standard office software (MS Office) and programming experience
• Proven ability to lead and mentor other engineers and technicians
• Ability to make quick, accurate, data-driven decisions and utilize excellent structured problem-solving skills
• Well organized, attention to detail, and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Willingness to support the corporate culture with an absolute focus on ethics and fairness

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Work experience within the automotive industry, with emphasis on electro-mechanical devices and/or electric motor production
• Work experience at a machine builder/system integrator
• Knowledge of relevant quality systems, i.e. IATF 16949, and standard automotive engineering and manufacturing documentation, including DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and standard work instructions
• Excellent understanding of industrial safety systems
• Certification in structured problem-solving methods, i.e. Six Sigma
• Knowledge of test systems and test methods related to product end-of-line testing
• Knowledge of Electric Vehicle (EV) components and traction motor manufacturing processes
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing new manufacturing lines or processes

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.