On-Site Head of Engineering & CI — Lean, Automation & Growth

Birdman

Región Centro

On-site

MXN 1,200,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Birdman in Zapopan, Mexico, is seeking a Head of Engineering & Continuous Improvement to build and lead the Process Engineering and Project Engineering function at our site. The role drives Lean transformation, CAPEX projects, automation, and KPI dashboards while partnering across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance to support ambitious growth.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, develop scalable manufacturing systems, and uphold a culture of execution and

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Operations.
Proven experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Experience managing CAPEX, automation, or productivity improvement projects.
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership experience.
Experience in food, dietary supplements, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead Process Engineering and Project Engineering teams.
Drive productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing.
Implement Lean Manufacturing methodologies including Kaizen, SMED, TPM, 5S, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping.
Improve OEE/OLE, reduce waste, changeover times, and manufacturing costs.
Develop operational KPIs and performance dashboards.
Lead CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning.
Develop manufacturing capacity plans to support business growth.
Identify and implement automation opportunities.
Evaluate equipment investments and infrastructure improvements.
Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and startup activities.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance.