What you ll do Manage a team of manufacturing engineers to support existing production lines and follow the daily operation of the business in order to improve the overall equipment efficiency and the profitability of the site This role will also be responsible for the design development and validation of new equipment and manufacturing processes process safety process quality product cost tooling cost NPIs and process development Will support the introduction of Lean Manufacturing Six sigma Industry 4 0 Kaizen and EHS initiatives Li-SL4 Job Responsibilities Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers focused on the daily operation improvements Plans and assists in the implementation of productivity improvement actions in the factory transforming manual processes into semi-automatic automatic I4 0 Lead a multidisciplinary team for the PFMEA definition and contribute to the Control Plan updates Determine manufacturing methods machinery and tools to produce parts sub-assemblies and assemblies Define and control production process including tooling and equipment Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product tools or equipment Supervise the development of work instructions for the process and define operation parameters to meet and exceed quality standards Support in the definition of maintenance and cleaning procedures Safety responsibilities include safety and housekeeping objectives follow all safety rules and procedures and report unsafe conditions to line management Evaluate existing machinery fabrication equipment tooling etc for safety capacity capability effectiveness etc Develop detailed technical specifications for current equipment and manage capital projects Outline the required workflow and material handling devices including storage areas work areas and workplace layout Prepare complete operation line-ups to manufacture all parts for a product line or for a section Provide training guidance and technical support to leaders operators and team members Support Lean Six Sigma and Pro Launch through the creation of Process Maps Standard Work Takt Times Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Design of Experiments Control Plans and Job Safety Analysis for production lines Estimate the time required for manufacturing all parts for a product line Actively reduce current standard times Lead cross-functional resources to execute projects - Information Technology Operational Excellence Production Quality Facilities Work in the installation commissioning and setup of new machines and processes Develop continuous improvement ideas to improve the quality performance and productivity of the business Deployment of robust manufacturing processes that assure high quality products Contribute to the accreditation of the plant under the ISO 9001 standards Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution Master degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations is desired Minimum of 12 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering Experience of 5 years leading a team of manufacturing engineers Skills Experience in PFMEA and Control Plan definition Proven experience in plant layout process improvements and cost reduction Experience in a greenfield is a plus Experience on management of capital projects Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma SPC Statistical Process Control and ISO 9001 Knowledge of APQP and Core Tools Able to lead PFMEA definition Knowledge of project management and problem-solving techniques Knowledge in metals stamping and painting is desired Bilingual English Spanish Proficient in MS Office toolset Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to replicate gained knowledge and train others Teamwork Able to manage multiple projects programs simultaneously Strong problem-solving skills Strong analytical skills Results oriented Digital mindset Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality