AMC Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing, Quality & Safety

Autoliv Mexico; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Awards and events

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv Mexico is seeking an AMC Manager to lead laser cutting operations and drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing cell. You will supervise AMG Leaders, Process and Launch Engineers, and align daily actions with quality, safety and delivery targets.

You will govern Tier 1–3, coordinate root cause analyses (8D/PDCA), and champion Jidoka and visual management while developing shift teams and coordinating with Engineering on process changes and new markers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing leadership roles, preferably with team supervision and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience with Autonomous Manufacturing Models is highly valued.
• English: Advanced (required for reporting, audits, and technical interaction).

Responsibilities

• Lead laser cutting operations through direct supervision of Production Supervisors (AMG Leader), Process and Launch Engineers.
• Drive Tier 1–2–3 governance and ensure SQDCM boards reflect accurate data and actions.
• Respond quickly to production risks, engineering changes, or PCP updates.
• Audit and improve process stability (speed, power, scrap, markers).
• Build leadership culture in shift teams with standard work, visual controls, and action escalation.
• Coordinate root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation (8D, PDCA).
• Allocate resources and provide leadership to ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, and OH&S Systems.
• Promote safety and environmental system requirements and escalate safety issues.
• Apply Jidoka principles (stop and notify) when appropriate.
• Represent the cutting department during audits and coach on KPIs and visual management.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Cross-functional coordination

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

none

Job description

Autoliv Mexico is seeking an AMC Manager to lead laser cutting operations and drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing cell. You will supervise AMG Leaders, Process and Launch Engineers, and align daily actions with quality, safety and delivery targets.

You will govern Tier 1–3, coordinate root cause analyses (8D/PDCA), and champion Jidoka and visual management while developing shift teams and coordinating with Engineering on process changes and new markers.