Manufacturing Operations Engineer II: Lean, Automation & NPI

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

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.