Manufacturing Operations Engineer 1 - Mexico

Watlow; La Cañada; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary paid bi-weekly

Major and minor medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Savings fund (13%)

Grocery vouchers (10%)

Vacation days: 1st year 13 days + law

Vacation bonus (50%)

End of year bonus: 27 days

Legal benefits

Job summary

Watlow, a global leader in engineering and manufacturing of thermal products, seeks an entry-level Manufacturing Operations Engineer 1 at its plants in El Marqués, Querétaro. You will work closely with a mentor to support manufacturing processes, participate in problem solving, and help implement improvements that meet safety, quality, and cost targets.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in engineering and show interest in hands-on manufacturing, with 1–2 years of related experience or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 1-2 years of related experience; internships, co-ops, capstone projects or academic lab experience welcomed.
• Basic exposure to troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues from coursework or hands-on projects.
• Demonstrated interest in manufacturing, process improvement, or hands-on engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned manufacturing processes/value streams as a technical resource for production issues and questions, escalating to senior engineers as needed.
• Monitor process performance (scrap, rework, OEE, throughput, changeover time, labor productivity) and help develop corrective actions.
• Participate in structured problem solving (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, PDCA) with experienced engineers to address safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Create and maintain clear standard work, instructions, and training materials for operators and technicians.
• Support capital equipment projects, vendor communication, design reviews, FAT/SAT, installation, and production ramp-up.
• Help develop equipment validation plans and improve tooling to enhance throughput and quality.
• Learn Lean principles (5S/6S, visual management, flow, SMED, error proofing) and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in evaluating automation and digital solutions and track realized savings.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and transfers with manufacturable processes and equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Why work at Watlow?

Would you like to work in the fascinating world of industrial technology? Watlow is a global leader in technology and manufacturing. For over 100 years, we have been dedicated to providing world-class engineering through innovative thermal products and systems that drive our customers' success and improve people's lives around the world.

Why work at Watlow?

Would you like to work in the fascinating world of industrial technology? Watlow is a global leader in technology and manufacturing. For over 100 years, we have been dedicated to providing world-class engineering through innovative thermal products and systems that drive our customers' success and improve people's lives around the world. Our corporate values guide us at all times: Always do the right thing, Learn and improve continuously, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility. At Watlow Mexico, we offer a positive work environment, cutting-edge technology, and excellent professional development opportunities at our three plants located in El Marqués, Querétaro. The Manufacturing Operations Engineer 1 is an entry-level role for a recent engineering graduate or early-career engineer who wants to build a career in manufacturing. Working closely with a mentor and senior engineering staff, this person supports manufacturing processes and equipment to help meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, while developing the technical and problem-solving skills needed to take on greater ownership over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support assigned manufacturing processes/value streams as a technical resource for production issues, non-conformances, and process questions, escalating to senior engineers as needed.
• Help monitor process performance (scrap, rework, OEE, throughput, changeover time, labor productivity) and assist in developing corrective actions when performance deviates from target.
• Participate in structured problem solving (5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, PDCA) alongside experienced engineers to address issues in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Help create and maintain clear standard work, work instructions, and training materials for operators and technicians.

Equipment & Tooling

• Support capital equipment projects under the guidance of a senior engineer, contributing to requirements definition, vendor communication, design reviews, FAT/SAT, installation, and production ramp-up.
• Assist in developing and executing equipment validation plans (process capability, gauge checks, safety, and reliability).
• Help design, specify, or improve tooling, fixtures, and gaging to enhance throughput, ergonomics, quality, and ease of use.
• Partner with Maintenance to learn preventive maintenance (PM) practices and support equipment reliability efforts.

Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Identify and help prioritize continuous improvement opportunities that reduce scrap, improve yield, increase capacity, and reduce conversion cost.
• Learn and apply Lean manufacturing principles (5S/6S, visual management, standard work, flow, pull, SMED, error proofing) within assigned areas.
• Assist in evaluating automation and digital solutions (e.g., robotics/cobots, automated inspection, data collection, SCADA/MES, AMRs) alongside senior engineers.
• Support development of business cases (benefits, CAPEX, payback, IRR) and help track realized savings.

New Products & Change Management

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and transfers by helping define manufacturable processes, layouts, and equipment for new designs.
• Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, and process capability activities for new or changed processes.
• Assist in processing engineering changes (ECR/ECO) impacting manufacturing, ensuring changes are implemented with appropriate validation, documentation, and training.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 1-2 year of related experience; relevant internships, co-ops, capstone projects, or academic lab experience are welcomed.
• Basic exposure to troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, through coursework, internship, or hands‑on projects.
• A demonstrated interest in manufacturing, process improvement, or hands‑on engineering work.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

Benefits

Your and your family's health, well-being, and financial stability are a priority for us. The Watlow Total Compensation Plan includes competitive compensation and a range of benefits to enhance your career:

• Salary paid bi-weekly
• Major and minor medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Savings fund (13%)
• Grocery vouchers (10%)
• Vacation days: 1st year - 13 days (Increasing each year according to the law + 1 additional day)
• Vacation bonus (50%)
• End of year bonus: 27 days
• Legal benefits