Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Dekko; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Dekko seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) – Assembly to drive development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and assembly processes. This role collaborates across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering to support NPI, process optimization, automation, and manufacturing excellence across our assemblies.

A strong hands-on manufacturing mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics or related engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and process development.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, Standard Work, and process validation.
• Experience with NPI and Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, validate, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Develop manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, workstations, and process layouts.
• Interpret engineering drawings and translate product requirements into effective manufacturing processes.
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Drive productivity, quality, safety, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Support line balancing, Standard Work, and manufacturing process optimization.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Process development

NPI support

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Standard Work

Process Validation

Job description

Dekko is a diverse and dynamic company that thrives on innovation. Since 1952, we have been a trusted strategic partner to some of the world’s leading brands, delivering innovative manufacturing solutions and engineering expertise.

At Dekko, you’ll find talented people, meaningful work, and a culture built around our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Unity, and Customer Focus.

Our Locations

With more than 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space across North America, Dekko is strategically positioned to deliver world-class manufacturing solutions while supporting the production and distribution needs of our customers.

• Power & Data Manufacturing – Ardmore, AL
• Power & Data Manufacturing (Furnlite) – Fallston, NC
• Corporate Office – Fort Wayne, IN
• Assembly & Molding Manufacturing – Avilla, IN
• Assembly Manufacturing – North Webster, IN
• Sales Office – Grand Rapids, MI

Job Summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) – Assembly is responsible for the development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and assembly processes.

This position requires a strong hands-on manufacturing mindset and will work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering to support New Product Introductions (NPI), process optimization, automation, and manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

• Develop, implement, validate, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Develop manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, workstations, and process layouts.
• Interpret engineering drawings and translate product requirements into effective manufacturing processes.
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Drive productivity, quality, safety, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency improvements.

Tooling, Equipment & Automation

• Support the design and implementation of tooling and fixtures for assembly operations.
• Evaluate opportunities for manufacturing automation and new technologies.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, validation, and production launch activities.

Process Development & Quality

• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work, and Process Capability Studies.
• Lead process validation activities and ensure manufacturing processes meet product and customer requirements.
• Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, DMAIC, A3, Root Cause Analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, capacity, and cost.
• Support line balancing, Standard Work, and manufacturing process optimization.

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects related to NPI, manufacturing improvements, automation, and process development.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in manufacturing process development.
• Experience developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work, and process validation documentation.
• Experience with tooling and fixture design.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience supporting New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with assembly manufacturing processes.
• Cross-functional project leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma.
• APQP / PPAP.
• IATF 16949 experience.
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Assembly Processes
• Manufacturing Process Development
• Process Validation
• Tooling & Fixture Design
• Automation
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• PFMEA
• Lean Manufacturing
• Engineering Drawings
• Cross-Functional Leadership

Our Core Values

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Passion
• Unity (Teamwork)
• Customer Focus
• Ethical Conduct
• Information Security & Privacy Awareness
• Leadership

Why Join Dekko?

At Dekko, you’ll become part of a collaborative engineering team committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on high-impact manufacturing projects, develop and optimize assembly processes, introduce new technologies and automation, support New Product Introductions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturing performance while growing your career within a global manufacturing organization.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about advanced manufacturing, process development, automation, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.