Project Engineer

Grundfos; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Volunteer leave: 3 days

Structured development programmes

Job summary

Grundfos in San Luis Potosí, Mexico is seeking a Projects Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute capital and engineering projects that modernize our production capabilities and support long-term operational excellence.

You will lead strategic investment projects, manage budgets and funding, and collaborate with a diverse team to strengthen our manufacturing footprint for years to come.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic fields.
• PM certification or equivalent experience in managing complex projects is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Strong English language proficiency (Advanced).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute engineering projects (CAPEX, ECM, Footprint, PD, Layout) for new equipment and process changes.
• Prepare and manage the plant's investment plan and evaluate the 5-year roadmap.
• Manage diverse funding sources (CAPEX/OPEX) and ensure accurate financial recording.
• Conduct capacity and demand analyses over 1–5 years to manage risk.
• Identify and address EHS risks and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Review project procedures to align with quality requirements and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Advanced English

Education

Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about driving engineering projects that shape the future of manufacturing operations? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Projects Engineer, you'll be planning, coordinating, and executing capital and engineering projects that modernize our production capabilities and ensure long-term operational excellence. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

This position reports to our Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager and could operates in an On-site model from San Luis Potosi, Mexico facility.

Please note that relocation is not supported for this role. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in Mexico without sponsorship.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you'll create impact by leading strategic investment projects that optimize plant capacity, introduce new technologies, and strengthen our manufacturing footprint for years to come.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Plan, organize, and execute engineering projects (CAPEX, ECM, Footprint, PD, Layout) for new equipment, technologies, and process or product changes in compliance with safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards
• Prepare and manage the plant's annual investment plan and evaluate the 5-year investment roadmap, including equipment capacity and obsolescence analyses
• Manage diverse funding resources (CAPEX/OPEX, local/non-local) and ensure accurate financial recording for each project
• Conduct equipment capacity and product demand analyses over a 1- to 5-year horizon to proactively manage risk
• Identify, report, and follow up on EHS risks, unsafe conditions, and near misses, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions within project areas
• Review and maintain project procedures aligned with quality requirements and applicable regulations

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a proactive and organized engineering professional with strong project management skills, financial acumen, and a systemic approach to problem-solving in industrial environments. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or related field
• Project Management certification
• 2+ years of experience managing projects in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Advanced English proficiency

It's a plus if you also:

• Knowledge of diverse manufacturing and production technologies
• Experience with finance and budget management in a project context
• Familiarity with EHS standards and risk assessment methodologies

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.

Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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