Onsite Plant Engineering Leader — Automation & CAPEX

Thomson Power Systems; Chihuahua; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord in Mexico is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the plant engineering function and drive capital, infrastructure, automation, and continuous improvement projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while building engineering capabilities to enable business growth.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing engineering, 5+ years in leadership, Bachelor's in Engineering (Master's preferred), and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and plant-level projects.
• Proven experience leading capital projects, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Project Management, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Advanced financial acumen related to project justification, budgeting, and cost management.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the plant engineering team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Drive manufacturing, automation, facilities, and infrastructure projects to meet objectives.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and project management methodologies.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, supply chain, EHS, maintenance, and leadership teams to identify productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Manage CAPEX planning and execution for optimal ROI and resource allocation.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational and quality issues.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, equipment, and processes to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards.
• Develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and report progress to senior leadership.
• Support talent development through coaching and mentoring within engineering.
• Build partnerships with customers, suppliers, contractors, and corporate teams for successful project execution.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Change Management

Financial Acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Regal Rexnord in Mexico is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the plant engineering function and drive capital, infrastructure, automation, and continuous improvement projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while building engineering capabilities to enable business growth.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing engineering, 5+ years in leadership, Bachelor's in Engineering (Master's preferred), and fluent English.