Manufacturing Operations Engineer 2 - Mexico

Watlow; La Cañada; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Savings fund (13%)

Grocery vouchers (10%)

Vacation days: 13 days in first year

Vacation bonus (50%)

End of year bonus: 27 days

Legal benefits

Job summary

Watlow Mexico in Querétaro seeks a Manufacturing Operations Engineer II to support and improve complex production processes, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and lead cross-functional Lean initiatives.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to implement equipment upgrades, standard work, and process validations, contributing to world-class manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years of related experience, or a Technical Degree/Certificate with 5+ years.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, equipment implementation, or related technical roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance through process optimization, cost reduction, quality improvements, or automation initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned manufacturing processes and production areas by troubleshooting issues, improving performance metrics, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving quality, increasing throughput, and lowering manufacturing costs using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Manage and support equipment, tooling, and automation projects, including specification, installation, validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, training materials, and manufacturing controls to ensure consistent and repeatable operations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and process validations to ensure manufacturability, quality, and successful implementation.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, resolve production challenges, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Technical Degree/Certificate

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 II supports and improves complex manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role provides technical leadership for assigned production areas, drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports equipment and automation projects, and collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to enhance manufacturing performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned manufacturing processes and production areas by troubleshooting issues, improving performance metrics, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving quality, increasing throughput, and lowering manufacturing costs using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Manage and support equipment, tooling, and automation projects, including specification, installation, validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, training materials, and manufacturing controls to ensure consistent and repeatable operations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and process validations to ensure manufacturability, quality, and successful implementation.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, resolve production challenges, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years of related engineering experience, or a Technical Degree/Certificate with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, equipment implementation, or related technical roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance through process optimization, cost reduction, quality improvements, or automation initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.

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