Product Design Engineer III

LIXIL; Ciénega de Flores; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

LIXIL in Mexico seeks a Lean Engineer to drive the Lean Manufacturing strategy at the plant, focusing on safety, quality, and cost. You will train staff, lead kaizen events, and ensure sustainable improvements across processes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in lean engineering in high-complexity environments, fluent English, and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 5+ years as Lean Engineer in high complexity industries.
• Lean Manufacturing tools and TPM/5S knowledge.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute Lean Manufacturing strategy at the plant.
• Train plant members on lean tools and conduct kaizen workshops.
• Lead Daily Management implementation and capacity analysis across the plant.
• Document process improvements aligning with ISO and sustainability.
• Collaborate on New Product Introduction to maintain lean approaches.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Great Communication

Attention to detail

High Drive

Organization

Lean thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Lean tools

5S

TPM

Daily Management

Job description

About Us

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes. Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy. LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all. We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition. A home for everyone.

Overview

Responsibilities

Ensure the Lean Manufacturing strategy execution. This position is responsible to train plant members on lean tools and define a Production System that meets the plant’s particular necessities, based on safety, quality and cost. Also responsible to lead kaizen events & Workshop that result in long term sustainable.

• > Establish the correct way to analyze installed capacity across plant.
• > Help on Daily Management implementation.
• > Train plant members on lean tools
• > Provide coaching to plant members on lean projects.
• > Collaborate on the New Product Introduction stages to ensure lean approach
• > Document process improvements on ISO to ensure sustainability.
• > Execute lean strategy

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree (Engineer or equivalent.)

Experience: At least 5 years as Lean Engineer in high complexity industries with lean focus.

Lean Manufacturing tools.

Fluent English.

Competencies (Abilities): High Drive, Service Attitude, Great Communication, Leadership, Organization, Attention to detail.

Knowledge in implementation of basic Lean tools

5´S – Level 5

TPM – Level 3

DAILY MANAGEMENT – Level 5

Preferred:

MBA (Desirable).

SW – Level 5 (Preferred)

PROBLEM SOLVING 1X1 – Level 5 (Preferred)

Hiring Range

Aplicable de acuerdo a localidad

EEO Statement

Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo: AS Maquila México S. de R.L. de C.V. y American Standard B&K México, son empleadores que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes que resulten calificados para la posición para la que apliquen, serán considerados para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, lugar de origen, ascendencia, orientación sexual, identidad de género, genética, discapacidad, estado civil, edad, estado civil, estado de salud, condición o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.