Automation & Industrial Projects Lead

Oferta confidencial; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oferta confidencial, based in Tijuana, Mexico, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead strategic manufacturing initiatives focusing on automation, equipment implementation, and process improvement.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage CAPEX budgets, and drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Advanced English communication and PMP/CAPM are preferred for this role.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical)
• 5+ years managing projects in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years leading cross-functional project teams
• 3+ years with automation, equipment implementation, or process improvement
• Knowledge of PM methodologies including Waterfall and Agile
• Experience with CAPEX planning, budgeting, and KPI tracking
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge or certification preferred
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred
• Advanced English communication skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Responsabilidades

• Lead industrial projects from planning through implementation and closure
• Develop and monitor schedules, budgets, milestones, and resources
• Manage risks, issues, changes, and corrective actions
• Lead automation and equipment implementation, commissioning and start-up
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, productivity improvement, and cost reduction
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering, operations, and technical teams
• Manage vendors and contractors, including requirements, deliverables, and timelines
• Lead CAPEX budgeting, forecasts, and cost control
• Drive Lean Six Sigma-based continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor KPIs: schedule, cost, quality, productivity, ROI
• Prepare status reports and present progress to management
• Support equipment validation, qualification, and implementation activities
• Drive root-cause analysis for project-related issues
• Ensure compliance with technical, quality, safety, and project requirements
• Promote collaboration, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across teams

Conocimientos

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

English communication

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Waterfall

Agile

Descripción del empleo

Oferta confidencial, based in Tijuana, Mexico, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead strategic manufacturing initiatives focusing on automation, equipment implementation, and process improvement.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage CAPEX budgets, and drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Advanced English communication and PMP/CAPM are preferred for this role.