Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Optimize Lines & Value Streams

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 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.