Manufacturing Engineer Jr.

Donaldson; Ciénega de Flores; Presencial; MXN 250.000 - 400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Donaldson in the Monterrey area is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will focus on safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance while supporting daily operations and new product introduction in a fast-paced plant.

Responsibilities include developing and optimizing processes, creating SOPs and control plans, and collaborating with quality, maintenance, and product

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing/process engineering in an industrial setting.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across production areas.
• Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs, PFMEA, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Support production teams in troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Drive process standardization and best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, production, and product engineering teams to support operational goals.
• Lead or support capital equipment and tooling projects including installation, validation, and startup activities.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support new product introduction activities including process development and manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English communication

Team collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Excel

Time management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP (Oracle, SAP)

Creo

Descripción del empleo

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence through process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position focuses on improving safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance while supporting new product introduction and daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across production areas.
• Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Support production teams in troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Drive process standardization and best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, production, and product engineering teams to support operational goals.
• Lead or support capital equipment and tooling projects including installation, validation, and startup activities.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support new product introduction activities including process development and manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Travel: Up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering within an industrial environment.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation including SOPs, work instructions, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as welding, fabrication, assembly, machining, painting, or automation.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing and production-related issues.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive, metal fabrication, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or other quality management systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement training.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar engineering software.
• Experience supporting automation, robotics, or manufacturing equipment implementation.
• Project management experience including cross-functional team coordination.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments.
• Self-driven mindset with strong organizational and time management skills.