MFE Preproduction Manager

Marelli Group; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marelli is seeking a MFE Preproduction Manager to join the NAFTA-focused Preproduction team at our Juarez office. You will lead regional machinery management strategies, standardize maintenance practices, and drive asset lifecycle planning.

This role requires extensive travel within NAFTA, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams to deploy corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechatronics or related field.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, maintenance, machinery management, reliability or industrial engineering.
• Experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of TPM, Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, Lean, CMMS, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional machinery management strategies across NAFTA facilities.
• Standardize equipment specifications, maintenance requirements, and best practices.
• Develop long-term asset management, refurbishment, replacement, and lifecycle plans.
• Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and operational readiness.

Skills

TPM

Reliability Engineering

Asset Management

Lean Manufacturing

Maintenance Systems (CMMS)

Predictive & Preventive Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”

Joining the Marelli [Division] team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, [insert here division definition].

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.

About the Position:

We are looking for a MFE Preproduction Manager to join the MFE Preproduction (NAFTA) team, reporting directly to the Sr Manager Pre-Production Engineering Strategy .

This position is based at our office in Juarez.

As the MFE Preproduction Manager at Marelli, you will be responsible/support/elevate.....

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Lead regional machinery management strategies across NAFTA facilities.
• Establish and standardize equipment specifications, maintenance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Develop long-term asset management, refurbishment, replacement, and lifecycle plans.
• Maintain visibility and control of critical equipment health and performance.

Maintenance Excellence

• Standardize maintenance systems, processes, and governance across manufacturing sites.
• Drive Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and Corrective Maintenance programs.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Benchmark maintenance performance and deploy best practices throughout the region.

Reliability & Operational Performance

• Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and operational readiness.
• Lead initiatives focused on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement.
• Reduce downtime through systematic root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support TPM and Lean Manufacturing deployment.

KPI Management & Audits

• Conduct machinery, maintenance, and facility audits throughout the NAFTA region.
• Monitor and review:
• OEE
• Equipment Availability
• MTBF
• MTTR
• Preventive Maintenance Compliance
• Downtime Performance
• Maintenance Cost Performance
• Spare Parts Management
• Develop and drive action plans based on audit findings and KPI performance.

Layout & Capacity Planning

• Lead standardization of machinery layouts across preproduction facilities.
• Optimize operations considering productivity, material flow, safety, ergonomics, and future growth.
• Support equipment installation, plant expansions, transfers, and relocation projects.
• Conduct equipment capacity and utilization analyses.

Project & Supplier Management

• Manage regional machinery improvement projects and capital investments.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.
• Participate in equipment acceptance, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Support implementation of strategic manufacturing initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Develop maintenance and machinery management competencies across the region.
• Coach Maintenance Managers, Supervisors, Planners, and Engineering teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Influence and coordinate multi-site teams without direct authority when required.

Global Collaboration

• Serve as the NAFTA representative for machinery and maintenance initiatives.
• Collaborate with global engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance organizations.
• Support deployment of corporate standards and best practices

What Qualifications you will bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.10+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, machinery management, reliability engineering, or industrial engineering.
Experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations.
Strong knowledge of:

• TPM
• Reliability Engineering
• Asset Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Maintenance Systems (CMMS)
• Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

Proven experience leading audits, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives.Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.Ability to travel up to 70% within the NAFTA region

Other skills that we would welcome:

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.PMP Certification.Experience with Industry 4.0, predictive analytics, and smart maintenance technologies.
• Experience in automotive, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing environments.

Expectations from you in this position:

• Equipment
• Availability
• OEE Improvement
• MTBF Increase
• MTTR Reduction
• Maintenance Cost Reduction
• PM Compliance
• Downtime Reduction
• Asset Utilization
• Audit Compliance
• Up to 70% travel within the NAFTA region
• ScoreCapital
• Project Execution Performance

What does this position offer you:

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed

Take the next step:

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the AL business?

About Us:

Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.

Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!

At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.