Manufacturing Process & Continuous Improvement Engineer II

Watlow; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow in Querétaro, Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer II to support and improve complex manufacturing processes, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will provide technical leadership for production areas and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to elevate performance.

You will lead lean-driven improvements, manage equipment and automation projects, and develop standard work, documentation, and training to

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.

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.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Lean methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Technical degree/certificate

Job description

Watlow in Querétaro, Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer II to support and improve complex manufacturing processes, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will provide technical leadership for production areas and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to elevate performance.

You will lead lean-driven improvements, manage equipment and automation projects, and develop standard work, documentation, and training to