Manufacturing Engineer III - Lead DFM & Lean Improvements

Benchmark; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark in Baja California, Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical manufacturing support across the product lifecycle, from design through production. You will liaise with Design Engineering, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to drive manufacturability, efficiency, and quality improvements.

The role emphasizes supporting production, implementing Lean initiatives, and ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 and IPC.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and diverse teams.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and application of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., WebEx).

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews and provide product evaluations to ensure designs are manufacturable, practical, and cost-effective.
• Review engineering drawings prior to Production Release to verify compatibility with current manufacturing technologies.
• Lead and support make/buy evaluations, recommending in-house versus external vendor manufacturing solutions.
• Participate in vendor surveys and support supplier capability assessments.
• Evaluate and define requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Actively participate in MRB activities and support disposition of nonconforming material.
• Support CCB reviews to ensure engineering changes are producible and within manufacturing capabilities.
• Monitor daily production activities and recommend material, process, or labor improvements to increase efficiency.
• Coordinate with Methods and Tooling teams to support tool design, fixture development, and process documentation.
• Develop manufacturing assembly flow charts, process instructions, and layout designs to optimize product flow.
• Design and maintain assembly floor layouts and equipment configurations to promote efficiency.
• Lead or support special manufacturing projects, studies, and evaluations as assigned.
• Actively participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, TPM, VSM, and continuous improvement projects.
• Establish clear, measurable objectives aligned with departmental KPIs and site goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable certifications and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9000, ANSI ESD S20.20, IPC, etc.).
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Perform other duties as required to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Professionalism and confidentiality

Independent work

Continuous improvement mindset

Customer service mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Virtual collaboration tools (WebEx)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WebEx

Job description

Benchmark in Baja California, Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical manufacturing support across the product lifecycle, from design through production. You will liaise with Design Engineering, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to drive manufacturability, efficiency, and quality improvements.

The role emphasizes supporting production, implementing Lean initiatives, and ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 and IPC.