Lean Manufacturing Engineer

jci; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design cells, balance lines, and optimize production capacity. You will lead continuous improvement efforts, document processes, and support Lean initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3+ years of experience and solid English communication skills, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost reduction across multiple product lines.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Industrial, Mechatronic or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as Manufacturing Engineer.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement, line balancing, capacity calculations, planning and layout.
• Project management experience.
• Proven track record of successful change management and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong communication and prioritization skills.
• Creative problem solving and original thinking.

Responsibilities

• Implements, promotes, and maintains a safe work environment with accidents prevention culture.
• Manufacturing cell design and optimization of production flows.
• Calculate and control capacities of production lines and fabrication processes.
• Verify time standards and earn hours per family products.
• Facilitate A3 problem solving and design future state value streams.
• Create technical documentation (standard work sheets, OMS, ODS, FMEA).
• Lead databases for optimal routes, production times, and headcount planning.
• Support Lean Manufacturing adoption and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Continuous improvement

Line balancing

Capacity calculations

Planning

Layout optimization

Project management experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Industrial/Mechatronic/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What will you do?

• Implements, promotes, and maintains a safe work environment by implementing a culture of accidents prevention, investigation, and application of rules. Lead by example.
• Manufacturing cell design.
• Calculate and control optimal capacities of production lines and fabrication processes.
• Verify Time standards and calculation of earn hours per family products.
• Facilitating A3 problem solving
• Designing future state value streams
• Create technical documentation (standard work sheets, OMS, ODS, FMEA, DFAM etc.)
• Contribute to the advancement of the organization in the JCMS
• Supports sharing of best practices as result of internal and external benchmarking activities
• Evaluation and modification of lay outs of production lines and production cells.
• Lead and update (if apply) databases that demonstrate the optimal routes of the product, production times, assignment of main and alternate machines, define the headcount of operators needed to perform the different parts.
• Work with multidisciplinary groups to implement Lean Manufacturing.
• Reduce high-risk priority numbers in manufacturing PFMEA's.
• Drive process related activities for New Product Introduction, from early planning stages on into full production.
• Coach, mentor, and train Manufacturing Technicians within the Manufacturing team
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What are we looking for?

Required

• Industrial, Mechatronic, Mechanic Engineering Degree.
• +3 years of experience as Manufacturing Engineer
• Spoken and written English. Able to carry on a conversation without difficulty.
• Strong knowledge on elements of continuous improvement, line balancing, capacity calculations, planning and layout.
• Project management experience.
• Proven record of accomplishment of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
• Strong communication skills
• Plans and prioritizes work effectively, adapting for changing conditions.
• Original thinking and an ability to identify problems and generate creative solutions.

Preferable

• HVAC Industries experience
• Project Management Certification
• Six Sigma Greenbelt
• Lean Manufacturing

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination