Powertrain Assembly Automation Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company is seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to own engine assembly processes from workstation design to bottleneck minimization. You will optimize processes, calibrate servo presses, and validate leak testing across powertrain lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5+ years of automotive assembly experience, plus advanced English for coordinating with global teams. Expect ergonomic workstations and PFMEA-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3–5+ years of experience on automotive assembly lines (engine/powertrain or high-precision components).
• Advanced/Fluent English (B2+ to C1) for coordinating with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement and improve engine assembly processes to meet takt time and JPH.
• Parameterize and audit robotic dispensing cells and related tooling.
• Monitor and calibrate servo presses for bushings, freeze plugs, and dowel pins.
• Validate leak testing stations across lubrication, coolant, and fuel circuits.
• Develop safe workstations and operator instructions; lead PFMEA and error-proofing initiatives.
• Drive root-cause analysis (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, DMAIC) to address defects and line stoppages.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Robot dispensing systems (Nordson/ABB/Fanuc/SCA)

Force/Displacement sensors (Promess/Kistler)

Job description

Lincoln Motor Company is seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to own engine assembly processes from workstation design to bottleneck minimization. You will optimize processes, calibrate servo presses, and validate leak testing across powertrain lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5+ years of automotive assembly experience, plus advanced English for coordinating with global teams. Expect ergonomic workstations and PFMEA-driven improvements.