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Importante empresa del Sector; Nuevo León; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Importante empresa del Sector in Mexico is seeking a qualified Process Engineer to integrate safety, quality, and productivity across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on aligning technical and human factors, with responsibilities spanning HSE compliance, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, at least 3 years in automotive or metalworking environments, and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical).
• At least 3 years in automotive or metalworking environments, focused on process engineering and production.
• Proficient English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture, ensure compliance with internal HSE guidelines and audit activities.
• Coordinate production workflows to meet demand with available products, labor, and materials.
• Lead molding and core-making operations, ensure stability, quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Analyze manufacturing cost information and manage budgets; identify savings.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and improve process performance.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Process/Product Engineering, Quality, and HSE teams.
• Identify training needs and coordinate programs to enhance staff skills.
• Participate in new program launches with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality Management Systems & Auditing

Manufacturing Processes

Casting & Molding

Aluminum Casting Experience

Product Development & Advanced Eng.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Objective

Ensure the integration of the human aspect with the technical aspect within the organization; execute planning and manage employee tasks. Focused on achieving Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Morale, Environment, Organizational Focus, Flexibility, Innovation, Decision Making, Group Management, Teamwork, Working with Multidisciplinary Teams, Promoting Participation, Effective Communication, Negotiation Skills, Creativity, Planning, Continuous Improvement, Adherence to Standards, Analysis and Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Working Towards Objectives, High-Pressure Work Situations, 24/7 Availability, Change and Work Culture, Systemic Thinking, Institutional Values, and Leadership.

Main Responsibilities

• Promote the foundations and discipline required to ensure that the safety culture, processes, conditions, and staff behavior comply with internal HSE guidelines, with a focus on achieving the zero-accident improvement activities related to process and product quality, develop quality improvement plans, formulate and communicate quality policies within the area, ensure compliance with established procedures, and coordinate corresponding audit activities.
• Coordinate production workflows, ensuring the availability and effective utilization of the products, labor, equipment, and raw materials required to meet production demand.
• Lead and oversee molding and core-making operations, ensuring process stability, product quality, production efficiency, and compliance with safety standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize process performance, reduce scrap, and meet production targets.
• Process, consolidate, and analyze manufacturing cost information to ensure effective budget management and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Foster a culture of environmental sustainability by optimizing energy consumption (gas, electricity, and water), promoting commitment to the community, complying with established regional environmental standards, and participating in environmental improvement projects.
• Maintain effective integration and collaboration with service departments, including Purchasing, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and Quality.
• Enhance staff capabilities by identifying training needs, coordinating training programs, and evaluating theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Participate in new program launches, promoting teamwork and collaboration with Product Engineering, New Programs, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME), Industrial Engineering, and the HSE team.

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in automotive or metalworking industrial environments, preferably in process engineering and production.

Skills

• Quality Management Systems and Auditing.
• Manufacturing Processes and Process Engineering.
• Casting Processes, including Molding and Core-Making Processes.
• Experience in aluminum casting operations, with a strong understanding of molding and core-making processes.
• Product Development and Advanced Engineering.

Languages

Proficient English is mandatory.