Jefe de Ingenieria Planta

Clarios, LLC; Ciénega de Flores; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios, LLC is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the plant engineering team and drive capital projects, manufacturing improvements, automation initiatives, and operational excellence. The role ensures reliability, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement of processes in alignment with business objectives.

You will manage CAPEX projects, lead cross‑functional teams, and implement technology-driven improvements across manufacturing operations, with a focus on cost control and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related field).
• 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience leading CAPEX, facility expansion, equipment installation, and manufacturing improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and engineering methodologies.
• Experience with automation, manufacturing technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and project costs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, including process, manufacturing, automation, controls, and project engineers.
• Manage capital investment (CAPEX) projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to support plant performance objectives.
• Oversee manufacturing process optimization, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and project management methodologies.
• Support capacity planning and strategic growth initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate engineering standards.
• Manage engineering budgets, contractor activities, and external engineering resources.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

PMP certification

Job description

The Role

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the plant engineering team and driving the execution of capital projects, manufacturing improvements, automation initiatives, and operational excellence programs. This position ensures the reliability, efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes while aligning engineering activities with business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, including process, manufacturing, automation, controls, and project engineers.
• Manage capital investment (CAPEX) projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to support plant performance objectives.
• Oversee manufacturing process optimization, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and project management methodologies.
• Support capacity planning and strategic growth initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate engineering standards.
• Manage engineering budgets, contractor activities, and external engineering resources.

What Success Looks Like

• Capital projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.
• Manufacturing efficiency, quality, and productivity metrics consistently improve.
• Engineering resources are effectively prioritized and utilized.
• Equipment and process performance support operational targets.
• Continuous improvement culture is embedded across the organization.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration enables successful execution of business objectives.
• Engineering talent is developed through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related field).
• 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience leading CAPEX, facility expansion, equipment installation, and manufacturing improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and engineering methodologies.
• Experience with automation, manufacturing technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and project costs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Administration.
• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, or high‑volume production environments.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience leading brownfield or greenfield projects.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing technologies.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Team Development
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.