Manufacturing Engineer

Flex N Gate; Saltillo; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex N Gate in Saltillo, Mexico, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, build, and maintain machines and tools for efficient production.

The role requires applying Lean methods, analyzing workflows, and optimizing layouts while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to control tooling costs and resources. Strong CAD skills and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• BS Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years’ experience preferable in metal/plastics industries.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
• proficiency in CAD/CATIA/NX and related tools.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing practices preferred.
• Detail oriented and meticulous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes and designs new systems for product introduction or improvements.
• Develops processes by studying requirements, designing, modifying and testing methods and equipment.
• Prepare proposals and estimates for new products including tooling costs and resources.
• Participates in continuous improvement plans related to responsibilities.
• Improves efficiency by planning workflows, space, and equipment layouts.
• Calculates production costs, reviews schedules, and estimates future needs.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting and analyzing data.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems with practical adaptations.
• Ensures compliance with facility standards (ISO/TS, etc.).
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

CAD/CAM tools

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Hands-on

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng

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.

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.