Manufacturing Engineering Lead for NPI, Lean & Automation

Vertiv Co; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 2.109.333 - 2.988.222; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vertiv Co is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to guide a team of engineers in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to support new product introductions and manufacturing excellence.

The successful candidate will drive cost reduction, manage capital projects, maintain process documentation, and ensure safety, quality,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (assembly, SMT, machining, etc.).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software, ERP systems (Oracle or SAP), and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• English communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to effectively communicate with global teams and participate in meetings conducted in English.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects.
• Experience supporting high‑mix, low‑volume and/or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Validation, DOE, and SPC.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with automation and robotics integration.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to resolve manufacturing issues and support new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow diagrams.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage capital projects related to manufacturing equipment and facility improvements, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Support capacity planning and production scalability to meet business growth objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for manufacturing non‑conformances.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to optimize equipment uptime and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting daily production to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity targets are achieved.
• Drive Manufacturing Readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring successful product launches.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, automation, material utilization, and labor efficiency improvements.
• Develop and execute Manufacturing Engineering roadmaps aligned with plant strategic objectives.
• Manage engineering priorities, project execution, and resource allocation across multiple product lines.
• Coach and develop engineers through performance management, technical mentoring, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Partner with global engineering teams to implement design changes, engineering changes (ECO/CO), and manufacturing best practices.
• Support digital manufacturing initiatives including MES, ERP, automation, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 projects.
• Ensure compliance with VOS (Vertiv Operating System), Lean Manufacturing principles, and standard work.

Conocimientos

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Project management

Data analysis

Strong communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in engineering or MBA

Herramientas

CAD software

ERP systems (Oracle or SAP)

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Vertiv Co is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to guide a team of engineers in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to support new product introductions and manufacturing excellence.

The successful candidate will drive cost reduction, manage capital projects, maintain process documentation, and ensure safety, quality,