Director, Process Engineering

flex; Guadalajara; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Engineering for New Product Introduction in Guadalajara. This pivotal role will drive the introduction of innovative products, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and timeline targets. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your strategic thinking and customer orientation will be essential in aligning NPI activities with business goals. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on product development and operational excellence.

Servicios

Competitive Salary

Life & Medical Insurance

Christmas Bonus

Food Coupons

Saving Fund

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or process engineering.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects in multinational environments.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing technologies and quality control processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the NPI strategy and manage new product projects through all phases.
• Ensure implementation of Design for Excellence and oversee project transfers.
• Communicate across all levels to build trust and alignment between teams.

Conocimientos

NPI Management

Project Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Customer Orientation

Educación

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering

Herramientas

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Flows

Descripción del empleo

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director of Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI) located in Guadalajara, North Campus.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Engineering NPI role involves driving new technology and managing complex processes. The role includes leading and ensuring the successful introduction of new products from design to full-scale production, meeting targets in timeline, cost, quality, and manufacturability. It requires cross-functional leadership, coordination of internal and external resources, and aligning customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities, technical and commercial skills, accountability, leadership, and teamwork.

What a typical day looks like:

1. Develop and lead the NPI strategy across multiple customers and product lines.
2. Coordinate the execution of new product projects through all phases: Planning, Design, Validation, Ramp-up, and Delivery, including additional NPI phases such as Prototype, EV Engineering validation, DV Design validation, PV process validation, and SOP start of production.
3. Manage resources from Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Engineering, Materials, Logistics, and Production managers to meet key deliverables.
4. Ensure implementation of DfX (Design for Excellence), including Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
5. Oversee the implementation of Design fixtures & gauges, designing fixtures to facilitate production, gauges to measure critical-to-function (CTF) dimensions, process checklists, Gauge R&R, gauge design logic, and tolerances.
6. Develop Work Instructions, exploded views of 3D models, SOP process controls, fixtures, gauges, and assembly line layouts.
7. Track and drive performance using KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), First Pass Yield, launch cost adherence, ramp-up efficiency, and readiness audit scores.
8. Collaborate with product engineering and customers to assess risks, propose technical solutions, develop product documents, 3D/2D designs, workmanship standards, and ensure critical-to-function (CTF) dimensions are controlled. Develop process mapping, bill of materials (BoM), and traceability.
9. Ensure a smooth transition from prototype to full production (handover to operations).
10. Lead phase gate reviews and progress meetings with senior leadership and customers.
11. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, standardization, and lessons learned in product launches.
12. Lead project transfers from NPI to sustaining, following established processes to ensure smooth handover.
13. Provide leadership by inspiring and guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex projects.
14. Communicate clearly across all levels, building trust and alignment between engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
15. Foster a continuous improvement mindset, promoting innovation, learning, and process excellence in every launch.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing, or process engineering in the metal-mechanical or automotive industry.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects, ideally in multinational environments.
• Deep knowledge of APQP, QCP, PFMEA, control plans, process flows, layouts, and manufacturing technologies.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strategic thinking to align NPI activities with business goals and customer roadmaps, with quick root cause analysis and effective solutions.
• Strong time management skills to prioritize multiple projects and ensure timely decisions and delivery.
• Customer orientation with a focus on quality, responsiveness, and satisfaction.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Competitive Salary
• Life & Medical insurance
• Christmas Bonus
• Food Coupons
• Saving Fund

IS81

Job Category: Production Engineering

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