Manufacturing Engineer

Joyson Safety Systems; Apodaca; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Joyson Safety Systems seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize automotive production lines and drive process improvements for safety-critical systems. You will define standard work, lead APQP activities, and manage PFMEA, control plans, and Run@Rate validations on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring traceability with SAP/MES while maintaining compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of seatbelt manufacturing processes is highly preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and MSA.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and industrial equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced English (required).

Responsabilidades

• Ensure manufacturing processes are optimized for efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE improvement, waste reduction).
• Define and maintain standard work, process documentation, and engineering specifications.
• Ensure process capability and compliance with customer requirements and internal standards.
• Support new product launches (APQP), including PFMEA, Control Plans, Run@Rate, and validation activities.
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) for production and quality issues.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Production, and Central Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Oversee implementation and validation of equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation systems.
• Ensure proper integration and functionality of traceability systems (e.g., barcode, scanners, SAP/MES).
• Monitor and improve key KPIs: OEE, efficiency, scrap, downtime, and throughput.
• Support audits (internal, customer, IATF) and ensure closure of findings.
• Manage engineering changes (ECN/ECR) and ensure proper implementation on the production floor.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ergonomic standards.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE improvement

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

IATF 16949

PLC knowledge

Automation systems

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Advanced English

Traceability systems

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Related field

Herramientas

SAP/MES

Descripción del empleo

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing processes (e.g., webbing cutting, tipper sewing, lacing, sleeve assembly, box stitch, and EOL testing) are optimized for efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE improvement, waste reduction).
• Define and maintain standard work, process documentation, and engineering specifications.
• Ensure process capability (Cpk/Cmk) and compliance with customer requirements and internal standards.
• Support new product launches (APQP), including PFMEA, Control Plans, Run@Rate, and validation activities.
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) for production and quality issues.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Production, and Central Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Oversee implementation and validation of equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation systems.
• Ensure proper integration and functionality of traceability systems (e.g., barcode, scanners, SAP/MES).
• Monitor and improve key KPIs: OEE, efficiency, scrap, downtime, and throughput (UPH).
• Support audits (internal, customer, IATF) and ensure closure of findings.
• Manage engineering changes (ECN/ECR) and ensure proper implementation on the production floor.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ergonomic standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of seatbelt manufacturing processes is highly preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and MSA.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automation systems, and industrial equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced English (required).

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.