Manufacturing Engineering Lead

BekaertDeslee group; Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

BekaertDeslee group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to guide the design, development, and optimization of production processes. You will oversee existing systems, drive efficiency gains, and ensure quality across cutting and sewing operations.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, implement new technologies, and manage ramp-ups while maintaining strong adherence to standards and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably in textile or sewn products.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering team to design, develop, and optimize production processes.
• Oversee and optimize existing production systems for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Coordinate time and motion studies, standard work, and DPM participation.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem solving to reduce waste and variation.
• Lead development and implementation of new manufacturing technologies and methods.
• Design and optimize production equipment, lines, and conveyors for cutting and sewing.
• Ensure process controls and quality standards are met across production.
• Develop and optimize cutting programs to maximize material utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Process optimization

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelors in Textile/Industrial/Mechatronics

Job description

Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team in the design, development, implementation, and optimization of production processes to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the quality of manufactured products. Oversee and optimize existing production systems, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with established manufacturing standards.

Develop and implement manufacturing processes: Lead the design, development, and implementation of efficient and repeatable production processes, including the preparation and updating of flowcharts, process diagrams, process documentation, and records in the relevant systems.

Drive continuous improvement: Coordinate time and motion studies, ergonomic assessments, improvement projects, standard work definition, and participation in Daily Performance Management (DPM) processes. Lead problem-solving initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce process variation, and improve operational efficiency.

Lead research and development activities: Direct the Manufacturing Engineering team in evaluating and implementing new manufacturing technologies, materials, and methods to improve productivity, optimize processes, and reduce costs.

Design and optimize manufacturing equipment: Coordinate the design, development, and improvement of production equipment and systems, including assembly lines, conveyor systems, and other resources required to optimize cutting and sewing operations.

Ensure process control and product quality: Implement and oversee process controls to ensure that products meet established quality standards, technical specifications, and applicable requirements.

Develop and optimize cutting programs: Ensure the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of cutting programs based on information released by Product Engineering, maximizing material utilization and process efficiency.

Coordinate cross-functional projects: Work closely with Production, Quality, Product Engineering, and New Product teams to develop and implement manufacturing processes from the PPAP stage through the launch and stabilization of mass production.

Manage work instructions: Review and release updates to work instructions prepared by Manufacturing Engineers in the relevant systems. Review and approve work instructions for new models before their release.

Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards: Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with the methods and standards defined in work instructions, identifying deviations and coordinating the necessary corrective actions.

Lead improvement initiatives: Review, evaluate, and approve improvement proposals submitted by the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring a minimum target of one improvement idea per engineer per month to increase the efficiency of cutting and sewing processes.

Optimize model changeovers through SMED: Review and standardize model changeover processes and train personnel in the SMED methodology to reduce changeover times and eliminate production downtime attributable to these activities.

Manage new model ramp-ups: Define and monitor ramp-up plans for new models, establishing productivity and efficiency targets, with a 15% semiannual reduction in defined ramp-up times or performance indicators starting after the first month of operation, in accordance with established criteria.

Profile

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably in the textile industry or in the mass production of sewn products.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to set priorities, make decisions, and influence others to achieve objectives.

Strong ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously while meeting changing deadlines.

Leadership skills and the ability to coordinate technical teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Strong analytical thinking, results orientation, and problem-solving skills.

Change-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process optimization.

Ability to implement and standardize manufacturing processes and monitor performance indicators.

Our offer

You will have the opportunity to learn and build experience and further expand your skills in a highly dynamic team.

We offer you a job in an agile and international working environment where entrepreneurship and creativity are valued.

The BDwork@homepolicy will support you in creating a goodwork –life balance.

You will receive an attractive salary package according to your experience topped with fringe benefits.