ADVANCE MFG ENGINEER-MACHINING(S383)

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC; Ciudad Acuña; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to lead CNC machining initiatives across North America. You will drive productivity, lead capital projects from specification to ramp-up, and influence make-versus-buy decisions.

The role requires deep machining knowledge, Lean/OEE/TPM mastery, and collaboration with maintenance, quality, and purchasing to meet safety and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of CNC machining processes and machine tool tech.
• Proficient in GD&T and machining metrology (CMM, in-process gauging).
• Knowledge of FAT/SAT protocols and machine capability studies.
• Understanding of make-versus-buy economics and cost modeling.
• Knowledge of machining cast iron, aluminum, and steel; air brake tech preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing, OEE, and TPM applied to machining.
• Familiarity with automation (robots, gantry loaders, pallet pool) and flexible manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive productivity improvements on CNC centers; improve OEE, cycle time, uptime, tool life, and first-pass yield.
• Lead capital machine projects end-to-end: URS, RFQ, vendor eval, FAT/SAT, installation, handover.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions with capacity analysis and cost-per-piece modeling.
• Develop and optimize machining processes: fixturing, tooling, speeds & feeds, CNC/CAM strategy.
• Reduce tooling costs via standardization, life optimization, regrind programs, supplier tooling.
• Lead 8D/A3/root cause analysis for downtime and quality/capacity issues.
• Create and maintain equipment/process docs: PFMEAs, control plans, flow diagrams, work instructions.
• Partner with maintenance on TPM and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Manage machine tool builders, integrators, and tooling suppliers; provide technical direction.
• Apply GD&T to ensure machines, fixtures, gauging meet drawings and QA needs.
• Prepare capital requests with ROI justification; distinguish hard savings from cost avoidance.
• Advocate machine monitoring and Industry 4.0 data collection on machining equipment.
• Ensure equipment compliance with safety standards (ANSI B11, NFPA 79, NOM in Mexico).
• Support new product launches/transfers with routings, labor standards, cycle estimates, cost estimates.
• Mentor technicians, operators, and junior engineers; train on machining processes and tools.
• Coordinate with production, quality, maintenance, purchasing, and central AME for alignment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering

Master's degree preferred

Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt recommended

PMI certification a plus

Tools

CMM

Measurement equipment

Job description

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Position Summary:

Plans, conducts, and coordinates a wide range of machining and manufacturing engineering assignments across all Bendix North America locations requiring in-depth knowledge of machining processes, methodologies, and practices. Serves as the corporate technical authority for CNC machining, responsible for driving productivity and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in all machining operations, supporting make-versus-buy decisions, and leading capital machine projects from specification and sourcing through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), runoff, and production ramp-up. Provides technical guidance and team support to achieve site and organizational goals. Candidate is a self-starter and can operate independently, influencing near- and long-term machining strategy and capital investment direction.

Essential Functions:

• Drive productivity improvements out of CNC machining centers by improving OEE, cycle time, machine uptime, tool life, and first-pass yield.
• Lead capital machine projects end-to-end, including technical specification (URS) development, RFQ preparation, vendor evaluation and sourcing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), installation, capability studies, and handover to production.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions with capacity analysis, cost-per-piece modeling, capital and tooling investment comparisons, and supplier capability assessments.
• Develop and optimize machining processes including fixturing, workholding, cutting tool selection, speeds and feeds, and CNC/CAM programming strategy.
• Drive perishable tooling cost reduction through tool standardization, tool life optimization, regrind programs, and vendor-managed tooling inventory.
• Lead structured problem solving (8D, A3, root cause analysis) for machining-related downtime, quality, and capacity issues.
• Support the creation and maintenance of equipment and process documentation, including PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, and standard work instructions for machining operations.
• Partner with maintenance to implement TPM and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies for machining assets.
• Manage machine tool builders, integrators, and tooling suppliers; provide technical direction and oversight of vendors on site.
• Apply GD&T expertise to ensure machines, fixtures, gauging, and machining processes meet drawing and quality verification requirements.
• Prepare capital appropriation requests with clear ROI justification, distinguishing hard savings from cost avoidance.
• Drive adoption of machine monitoring, data collection, and Industry 4.0 technologies on machining equipment.
• Ensure machining equipment complies with applicable safety standards (e.g., ANSI B11 series, NFPA 79, lockout/tagout, machine risk assessment) and applicable Mexican regulatory (NOM) requirements.
• Support new product launches and product transfers with process routings, labor standards, cycle time estimates, and equipment cost estimates.
• Identify mentoring needs and train technicians, operators, and less-experienced engineers on machining processes and tools.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, purchasing, and central Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to ensure alignment and execution.

Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of CNC machining processes (milling, turning, drilling, grinding, honing) and machine tool technology, including horizontal/vertical machining centers and turning centers.
• Proficient in GD&T and machining metrology, including CMM and in-process gauging.
• Knowledge of machine acceptance and qualification methods, including FAT/SAT protocols and machine capability studies.
• Understanding of make-versus-buy economics, including cost-per-piece modeling and capital versus outsourcing trade-offs.
• Knowledge of machining cast iron, aluminum, and steel components; knowledge of air brake systems and related technologies preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, and TPM as applied to machining operations.
• Familiarity with machine tending automation (robots, gantry loaders, pallet pool systems) and flexible manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards (ANSI B11 series, NFPA 79, OSHA, and applicable NOM standards).

Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise working in cross-functional, international teams across U.S. and Mexico operations; bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability on the shop floor and in collaborative team settings.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret machine, process, and cost data and drive technical decisions.
• Strong organizational and project management expertise to manage capital projects and meet critical deadlines.

Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

• Demonstrated expertise in creating precise technical requirements, machine specifications, acceptance criteria, and test plans.
• Exceptional adaptability, capable of managing multiple priorities in fast-changing production environments.
• Highly self-motivated with demonstrated initiative to independently drive complex projects to successful completion.
• Demonstrated capability to negotiate with and manage machine tool builders, integrators, and tooling suppliers.

Experience:

• 10+ years of machining engineering experience with a bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated ability to identify and drive continuous improvement
• Demonstrated expertise within the automotive or commercial vehicle industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated record of leading capital equipment projects from specification through sourcing, FAT/SAT, and production launch is strongly preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or related engineering discipline required.
• Master's degree in related engineering discipline preferred.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt / Black Belt certification is recommended.
• Project management training a plus; PMI certificate is a plus
• Active engagement with professional and technical societies (e.g., SME) preferred.

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions