Manufacturing Welding Engineer

Shape Corp.; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Querétaro, Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and help develop, optimize, and stabilize manufacturing processes for automotive production.

You will support safety, quality and productivity objectives while leading continuous improvement initiatives, solving problems, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams inside the plant.

This role requires a results‑driven mindset and strong communication skills to drive measurable gains in efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Core Tools, PFMEA, APQP, Control Plans, and IATF 16949.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving in manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Core Tools

PFMEA

APQP

Control Plans

IATF 16949

Job description

Shape Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Querétaro, Mexico.

We are looking for a results-driven professional with experience in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and problem-solving within the automotive industry. This position will play a key role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes while supporting safety, quality, and productivity objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Core Tools, PFMEA, APQP, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• English proficiency is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with welding manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of robotic welding and welding quality standards.
• IWS (International Welding Specialist) Certification preferred.
• Experience supporting new launches and manufacturing process validations.

Join a global team committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous growth.