On‑the‑Floor Lean Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 786.713 - 1.311.189; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AMETEK, Inc. in Reynosa, Mexico seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, delivering safety, quality, and productivity gains.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, work cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, and mentor teams on Kaizen events, with strong Spanish and English communication. Requirements include a BS/MS in engineering and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience; hands‑on leadership on the floor and some travel are

Formación

• BS or MS in Materials, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years’ manufacturing operations experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC, PDCA, FMEA, Poka‑Yoke, Visual Factory, and Kaizen.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Proactively identify operational issues and opportunities for improvement, and independently initiate and lead projects to address them.
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, engaging directly with processes, equipment, and personnel.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to develop continuous improvement strategies that directly support operational goals.
• Identify and manage projects that drive material, VA/VE, and other OpEx savings opportunities.
• Lead strategic initiatives for cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the lead change facilitator for the operation’s continuous improvement efforts, utilizing a hands‑on approach at all levels within the plant.
• Gain buy‑in from stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful implementation of process improvements and operational changes.
• Facilitate and drive change in a fast‑paced environment, leveraging strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to project teams on Lean methodologies and tools.
• Identify and drive Kaizen and focused continuous improvement events, working closely with manufacturing managers and operators.
• Utilize Lean principles and best practices to establish new work standards for machines, processes, and people to generate productivity savings, improve quality, enhance safety, and increase on‑time delivery.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve equipment reliability, with an initial focus on critical or bottleneck equipment.
• Develop and create reports to measure progress and report KPIs to the management team.
• Provide clear and frequent updates to leadership in both Spanish and English regarding project status, issues, and results.
• Maintain a self‑improvement program through conferences, seminars, courses, and readings to continue developing expertise in Lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Document and standardize best practices for continuous improvement.
• Support digital transformation initiatives as needed.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DMAIC

PDCA

FMEA

Poka‑Yoke

Kaizen

Visual Factory

Cross‑functional

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Educación

Bachelor/Master in Materials, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

AMETEK, Inc. in Reynosa, Mexico seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor, delivering safety, quality, and productivity gains.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, work cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, and mentor teams on Kaizen events, with strong Spanish and English communication. Requirements include a BS/MS in engineering and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience; hands‑on leadership on the floor and some travel are