Summary:
Coordinate the engineering functions that carry out product analysis for the satisfaction of our customers, maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing production costs.
Essential obligations and responsibilities:
- Technical authority for the installation, responsible for the manufacturing method and compliance with the specifications.
- Ensure that manufacturing processes and/or manufacturing methods within the facility are capable of meeting and continuing to meet quality, cost, delivery rate, and lead-time requirements.
- Act as the lead technical expert in presenting and discussing products and solutions for the business unit and/or customers.
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods while anticipating and reacting to emerging business needs.
- Develop, implement, and maintain process standardization throughout the facility.
- Standardize equipment and coating materials used in thermal spray operations.
- Lead and oversee cross-functional projects and initiatives.
- Lead and develop the engineering department, creating a culture of empowerment.
- Recommend changes to working conditions and equipment to increase efficiency. Work with CI to implement recommended changes and improve efficiency.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate, analyze, and report to management on the status of manufacturing systems and propose corrective actions to support operational needs.
- Create and communicate internal customer-related documents, including FMEA process and design, control plans, process flow diagrams, R&R measures, etc.
Skills:
- Professional career in Industrial, Mechanical, Electromechanical or Electronic Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of management experience in a high-volume maquiladora industry (medical industry desirable).
- Advanced English level (Fluency that allows for project presentations, participation in negotiation processes).
- IQ / OQ / PQ validation protocols, ISO-13485, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Six Sigma, DFMEA, Kaizen, VSM, BOM's, Routings.
- Value added if has knowledge on RF Technology & Sewing Manufacturing strategies.