Manufacturing Engineer A | Industrial Sewing

North American Production Sharing, Inc.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Production Sharing, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support a new textile operation, focusing on developing and improving production processes for efficiency, quality, and plant performance.

The candidate will contribute to equipment installation, SOP creation, staff training, and line optimization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, leveraging lean methods and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Textile/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in textile, sewing, cutting, or apparel manufacturing environments.
• English proficiency at intermediate to advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Support start-up, production transfers, or new line implementations.
• Design and implement SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Train production personnel on sewing operations, equipment usage, safety, and quality standards.
• Pilot runs, production trials, and line balancing to optimize efficiency.
• Develop jigs, fixtures, and process improvements to boost consistency and productivity.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Textile manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Textile/Mechanical/Manufacturing

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with strong experience in industrial sewing processes and textile manufacturing to support a new manufacturing operation. This position will play a key role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes, driving operational efficiency, product quality, and overall plant performance. The ideal candidate brings solid technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset within manufacturing environments.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with strong experience in industrial sewing processes and textile manufacturing to support a new manufacturing operation. This position will play a key role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes, driving operational efficiency, product quality, and overall plant performance. The ideal candidate brings solid technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset within manufacturing environments.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in textile, sewing, cutting, or apparel manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, production transfers, or new line implementations is preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
• Valid visa and availability for occasional business travel.

Plant Start-up & Manufacturing Implementation

• Experience in production line setup, manufacturing cell design, and shop floor layout implementation.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of industrial sewing and cutting equipment.
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, visual aids, and process documentation.
• Training and onboarding of production personnel on sewing operations, equipment usage, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Participation in pilot runs, production trials, and line balancing activities to optimize efficiency and throughput.
• Design and implementation of jigs, fixtures, guides, and process improvements that enhance consistency and productivity.
• Establishment of material flow systems, point-of-use storage, and inventory control methods.
• Experience managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, engineering changes, and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of maquiladora manufacturing operations, including import/export processes and USMCA regulations.

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with manual and automated fabric cutting processes and equipment.
• Strong understanding of industrial sewing operations and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of sewing machine configurations, stitch types, threads, needles, tensions, and sewing attachments.
• Understanding of textile materials, synthetic fabrics, technical fabrics, and related manufacturing characteristics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, and/or other manufacturing and design software.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Application of Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Poka-Yoke.
• Experience conducting time studies, capacity analysis, labor utilization assessments, and line balancing.
• Knowledge of ergonomic workstation design for cutting, sewing, and assembly operations.
• Experience with quality systems, including SPC, Process FMEA, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and non-conformance management.
• Ability to utilize measuring and inspection tools such as calipers, rulers, gauges, and related equipment.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on productivity improvement and waste reduction.
• Leadership skills with the ability to train, develop, and motivate production teams.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain departments.
• Adaptability and sense of urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management abilities.