Industrial Mechatronics Engineer – Tooling & Automation

Standard Safety & Supply; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 260.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kautex is seeking an Engineer to lead equipment/technology support for water cooling systems, plastic welding, and automation in our Puebla plant. The role focuses on defining tool requirements, leading supplier interactions, and ensuring project milestones with PDCA methodology.

The candidate should have a mechatronics/industrial engineering background, 5+ years in automotive tooling/plastics, and strong English skills. Travel up to 10% may be required; full-time on-site position in Mexico.

Formación

• Mechatronics / Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Master's degree is a plus but not mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years in tooling/finishing/assembly.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive plastics manufacturing.
• Experience with Siemens and Festo preferred.
• PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal) advantageous.
• Robotics experience advantageous.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Knowledge of Kautex standards and EH&S guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Be the equipment/technology support function for water cooling systems, plastic welding, leak testing, and automation.
• Define scope requirements for tools/equipment based on CAD, cycle time, quality, and standards.
• Lead design reviews, pre-acceptance and final acceptance milestones with suppliers.
• Participate in new product development initiatives including Industry 4.0.
• Adhere to Kautex Manufacturing Standards and develop/update Standards as needed.
• Implement lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Support downtime reduction and risk assessments in assigned area.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel and travel up to 10%.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Project management

Travel readiness

Multi-project handling

Problem solving

Integrity

Communication

Conflict management

Educación

Mechatronics / Industrial Engineering

Master's degree

Herramientas

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Festo knowledge

Robotics (Fanuc)

PLC programming

Descripción del empleo

Kautex is seeking an Engineer to lead equipment/technology support for water cooling systems, plastic welding, and automation in our Puebla plant. The role focuses on defining tool requirements, leading supplier interactions, and ensuring project milestones with PDCA methodology.

The candidate should have a mechatronics/industrial engineering background, 5+ years in automotive tooling/plastics, and strong English skills. Travel up to 10% may be required; full-time on-site position in Mexico.