Engineering Team Lead, Manufacturing Operations

Watlow; Monte de la Calavera; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead to direct a multidisciplinary engineering team in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will drive operational excellence, champion problem solving, and align engineering activities with business goals.

You will mentor engineers and technicians, coordinate cross-functional projects, and ensure rapid resolution of process and equipment issues while maintaining quality and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation & Controls, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, or production support roles.
• Previous experience leading technical teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management experience.
• Supervisory or leadership training preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Manage team priorities, resource allocation, and project execution to support business objectives.
• Drive root cause analysis, failure mode analysis, and effective problem-solving for manufacturing and product-related issues.
• Lead cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, including scope, budget, and timeline management.
• Support production operations, ensuring rapid resolution of process, equipment, and quality issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to address technical challenges and improve performance.
• Escalate resource, capability, and operational risks as needed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Understand and support financial objectives, productivity targets, and value stream performance.
• Ensure customer requirements and Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback are reflected in operational and engineering decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/EME/Mechanical/Automation & Controls/Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

The Manufacturing & Engineering Team Lead is responsible for leading and developing a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring operational excellence, process reliability, and alignment with business objectives. This role combines strong technical expertise, people leadership, and strategic decision-making to drive manufacturing performance, resolve complex production challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a key role in developing team capabilities, optimizing processes, and ensuring customer and business requirements are consistently met.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Manage team priorities, resource allocation, and project execution to support business objectives.
• Drive root cause analysis, failure mode analysis, and effective problem-solving for manufacturing and product-related issues.
• Lead cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, including scope, budget, and timeline management.
• Support production operations, ensuring rapid resolution of process, equipment, and quality issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to address technical challenges and improve performance.
• Escalate resource, capability, and operational risks as needed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Understand and support financial objectives, productivity targets, and value stream performance.
• Ensure customer requirements and Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback are reflected in operational and engineering decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation & Controls, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, or production support roles.
• Previous experience leading technical teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management experience.
• Supervisory or leadership training preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Manufacturing process engineering and production support.
• Machining, metalworking, and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Interpretation of technical manuals, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and automated systems troubleshooting.
• Product and process failure investigations, RMAs, and corrective actions.
• Supplier technical communication and support.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of heat treatment, metal forming, bending processes, plastic molding, or extrusion processes is highly desirable.