Remote Automotive Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer

Placements24; Tuxtla Gutiérrez; Hybrid; MXN 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Manufacturing and Assembly Engineer with automotive sector expertise for a remote role. You will optimize manufacturing processes, design efficient assembly lines, and implement new production technologies from anywhere.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years in manufacturing engineering, and strong lean, quality control, and DFMA knowledge. You will mentor staff and collaborate with remote teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with automotive assembly focus.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Experience in production planning, quality control, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with CAD tools for tooling/layout design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimized manufacturing and assembly processes for automotive components.
• Design and validate assembly line layouts, workflows, and tooling to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Implement lean techniques (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to improve production flow and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
• Develop SOPs and work instructions for manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and participate in quality control activities.
• Train and guide production staff on new processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

DFMA

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Manufacturing and Assembly Engineer with automotive sector expertise for a remote role. You will optimize manufacturing processes, design efficient assembly lines, and implement new production technologies from anywhere.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years in manufacturing engineering, and strong lean, quality control, and DFMA knowledge. You will mentor staff and collaborate with remote teams.