Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & CI

Johnson Controls; Ciénega de Flores; Remote; MXN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo León, Mexico, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes and tooling. The role uses Lean and continuous improvement to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure quality and delivery targets.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, support NPI and production readiness, and help create clear work instructions and SOPs, with emphasis on safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 6 months to 2 years of Manufacturing Engineer experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods.
• Experience stabilizing or improving production lines and processes.
• Hands-on analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of stable production flow using Lean principles and CI tools.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to reduce waste and lower production costs.
• Run Kaizen events, 5S activities, Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis, and standard work initiatives.
• Develop and validate manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes to meet production needs.
• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to support day-to-day performance.
• Support new product introduction and production readiness from planning through launch.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Monitor OEE, yield, downtime, and related metrics; drive corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

5S

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data-driven Decision Making

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLC programming / control systems

Job description

Johnson Controls in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo León, Mexico, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes and tooling. The role uses Lean and continuous improvement to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure quality and delivery targets.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, support NPI and production readiness, and help create clear work instructions and SOPs, with emphasis on safety and environmental standards.