MPF Engineer

Magneti Marelli Parts & Services; Ciudad Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Magneti Marelli Parts & Services (Marelli) in Juárez, MX, seeks an MPF Engineer to drive production planning and scheduling within the Manufacturing/Automotive Lighting team. You will coordinate with departments, optimize resources, and maintain schedules to meet customer demands in a hybrid work setting.

The role emphasizes process improvement, lean principles, and close collaboration with quality and engineering teams to ensure on-time delivery and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations management, or related field.
• Experience in production planning, control, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ERP and production management software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Scheduling: Develop detailed production schedules to meet demand.
• Coordinate with departments to align production capacity with forecasts.
• Resource Management: Optimize materials, labor, and equipment usage.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement to ensure availability.
• Process Improvement: Identify lean opportunities and streamline workflows.
• Performance Monitoring: Track throughput, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure processes meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Communication and Collaboration: Align goals with production, engineering, and sales.
• Problem Solving: Address issues promptly and implement corrective actions.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain records and present performance reports.

Skills

Production planning

Analytical skills

ERP knowledge

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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 AL&S 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 MPF Engineer to join the Manufacturing / Automotive Lighting team, reporting directly to the Plant Manager.

This position is based at our office in Juarez, MX. Plant 1.

As the MPF Engineer at Marelli, you will be responsibleyou will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing production processes to ensure timely delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with business objectives.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Planning and Scheduling:
• Develop detailed production schedules to meet customer demands and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with departments to align production capacity with demand forecasts.
• Resource Management:
• Optimize the use of materials, labor, and equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement activities to ensure material availability.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to streamline production processes and improve workflows.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Track production metrics, such as throughput, quality, and efficiency.
• Analyze deviations from the plan and develop corrective actions.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure production processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to address any quality issues.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and sales teams to align on goals and updates.
• Serve as the point of contact for production schedules and status.
• Problem Solving:
• Address and resolve production-related problems promptly.
• Investigate root causes and implement solutions to prevent recurrences.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Maintain accurate records of production activities and changes.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance to management.

What Qualifications you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• Experience in production planning, control, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with ERP and production management software.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Other skills that we would welcome:

• SAP Knowledge
• Cycle times
• Lean Manufacturing

Expectations from you in this position:

The MPF Engineer is crucial in ensuring production processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role suits someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in coordinating complex operations.

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.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.

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&S 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.

Marelli is a global, independent technology partner to the automotive industry, with a strongand established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Joining the Marelli team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, and grow.

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!

Discover our open positions and take the first step towards an exciting career in Marelli. Explore new horizons and unleash your potential. Join us today! Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.