NPD Industrialization Engineer II

LIXIL Water Technology Americas; Santa Clara Coatitla; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading water technology company is seeking a Project Engineer in Mexico to lead complex new product development projects. This role involves cross-functional team collaboration to ensure product efficiency and quality in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in industrialization with a degree in engineering. Strong project management and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with Lean Six Sigma certification and fluency in English.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in NPD industrialization or manufacturing engineering roles.
• PFMEA facilitation and risk management expertise.
• Experience in global teams and multi-site product launches.

Responsabilidades

• Lead large-scale NPD projects ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Develop and optimize process controls for NPD projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Statistical analysis

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Ceramic, Materials, or Mechanical)

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.

LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.

A home for everyone.

Visión general

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Responsabilidades

This role leads complex projects within the Industrialization Process for Chinaware New Product Development (NPD), providing advanced engineering expertise to manufacturing facilities. The Project Engineer will lead cross‑functional teams, drive strategic planning and execution for industrialization and will also be responsible for supporting existing products as quality or manufacturing issues related to design arise. The engineer will be responsible for creating the necessary documentation to hand over the product to operations. They will proactively identify system‑wide process improvements and apply deep problem‑solving skills to improve product performance, reduce costs, and increase the product efficiency. The engineer should act as a technical mentor to junior engineers.

• Lead large‑scale NPD projects (Product/Cost Improvement, Product Transfers), ensuring alignment with business strategy, technical feasibility, and operational capability.
• Develop and optimize process controls for NPD projects using advanced tools (e.g., DFMA, DOE, statistical modeling) to exceed performance targets (yield, cost, quality).
• Act as a key link between Engineering US, Operations team, quality teams, and process teams to properly introduce new products into the manufacturing plants.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and cross‑functional teams in industrialization best practices and problem‑solving.
• Create Standard Operating procedures for NPD and existing products.

Requisitios

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Preferable degrees would be in Chemical, Industrial, Ceramic, Materials or Mechanical disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in NPD industrialization or manufacturing engineering roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• PFMEA facilitation and risk management expertise.
• Experience in global teams and multi‑site product launches.
Advanced problem‑solving and statistical analysis (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, DOE, control charts, Cp/Cpk).
• Fluent English.
• Strong project management and cross‑functional leadership skills.

Hiring Range

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EEO Statement

Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo: AS Maquila México S. de R.L. de C.V. y American Standard B&K México, son empleadores que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes que resulten calificados para la posición para la que apliquen, serán considerados para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, lugar de origen, ascendencia, orientación sexual, identidad de género, genética, discapacidad, estado civil, edad, estado civil, estado de salud, condición o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.