Manufacturing Engineer

Flex N Gate; Saltillo; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex N Gate seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, install, and maintain machines and tools for efficient production. The role involves developing processes, studying requirements, and coordinating with vendors to introduce new products or improve existing ones.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, 3-5 years in manufacturing, and hands-on skills in CAD tools like CATIA and NX.

Qualifications

• BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes; assembly and testing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for new products or improvements.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching and testing methods.
• Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates including tooling cost and resources.
• Participates in continuous improvement plans related to responsibilities.
• Improves efficiency by analyzing workflow, space and equipment layout.
• Calculates production costs and reviews schedules to estimate future needs.
• Compiles product and process reports by collecting and analyzing data.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Team Work

Time Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Planning and Organizing

Lean Manufacturing

Hands-on Approach

Research and Analysis

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering experience

Tools

CAD

CATIA

NX

Job description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Planning and Organizing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Flexibility
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical Skills

Job Duties

• Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.
• Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferable in a (input specific industry – metal, plastics, etc.)
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
• Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.
• Must be detail oriented.