OPEX Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace.; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading aerospace company in Mexicali is seeking an Operations Engineer to optimize workflows, implement Lean Manufacturing principles, and foster continuous improvement. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and effective communication skills are essential. The role involves partnering with manufacturing cells and training teams on CORE tools.

Formación

• 2 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research and analysis for optimizing operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related fields

Herramientas

Excel

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

What You Will Do:

• Conduct research and analysis to evaluate potential solutions for optimizing equipment, procedures, workforce, or training to ensure the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow.
• Standard Work improvements and resource allocation (materials, personnel, and equipment) to maximize efficiency and floor space utilization.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with CORE / Lean Manufacturing principles, including kaizen events and process maturity assessments.
• Partner with manufacturing cells to implement CORE tools and drive operational excellence across the site.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data-driven methods (Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving) to identify and execute improvement opportunities.
• Review and provide analytical support for documentation such as proposals, cost control plans, productivity improvement studies, and inventory management systems.
• Facilitate internal CORE/Lean training sessions and contribute to building a culture of continuous improvement at all organizational levels.
• Resolve day-to-day technical challenges on production lines to minimize disruption and ensure smooth operations.
• Support project management activities and cross-functional collaboration as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related fields (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Aerospace).
• Typically requires 2 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools (Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Standard Times, Line Balancing, etc.).
• Experience with the CORE Operating System or similar lean frameworks.
• Advanced skills in Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, basic Power BI knowledge) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• English proficiency: Intermediate to advanced (approximately 70–80%).
• Must be authorized to work in Mexico without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position outside Mexico Region.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing or supporting cross-functional projects, ideally in manufacturing or a similar industry.
• AutoCAD experience.