Senior Engineering Manager

Still Sverige Ab; Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Still Sverige Ab seeks a Senior Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager to drive operational excellence across the site, leading a team of engineers and partnering with Operations leadership to optimize processes, productivity, and costs. The role emphasizes lean principles, continuous improvement, and digital transformation.

The ideal candidate brings strategic thinking, hands-on problem solving, and a proven ability to lead large-scale manufacturing transformations in fast-growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and execute IE strategy aligned to site and global objectives.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of industrial engineers across shifts/sites.
• Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with data-driven rationale.
• Evaluate automation and Industry 4.0 opportunities.
• Support capital projects with ROI analysis and layout planning.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Program management

Analytical skills

English

Spanish

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

The Sr. Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across the manufacturing site by leading high-impact industrial engineering initiatives. This role oversees a team of engineers and partners closely with Operations leadership to optimize processes, improve productivity, reduce costs, and deploy advanced technologies. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, hands-on problem-solving capability, and a proven ability to lead transformation in a high-growth manufacturing environment.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities
• Learn More Here : https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role:

Leadership & Strategy

Develop, communicate, and execute the Industrial Engineering strategy aligned to site and global business objectives.

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of industrial engineers across multiple shifts or sites.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence.

Influence cross-functional leaders and drive alignment for engineering initiatives and improvement programs.

Process Optimization

Analyze workflows, material flow, and production lines to identify improvement opportunities and remove waste.

Conduct time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and ergonomic assessments to ensure optimal performance.

Define and implement standardized work, manufacturing best practices, and performance metrics.

Lead Kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions (A3, DMAIC, 5 Why, etc.).

Technology & Innovation

Evaluate, introduce, and deploy automation solutions, advanced manufacturing technologies, and Industry 4.0 tools.

Utilize data analytics, dashboards, and simulation models to predict bottlenecks and optimize plant performance.

Support digital transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of new technologies.

Cost, Productivity & Capital Projects

Deliver measurable improvements in labor productivity, throughput, cycle time, and operational cost reduction.

Lead layout redesigns, capacity planning, and process flow optimization for current and future state operations.

Support capital investment projects including ROI analysis, layout creation, and equipment specification.

Drive cost-saving initiatives through waste elimination, efficiency improvements, and automation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.

Provide industrial engineering support for New Product Introduction (NPI), new equipment installation, and plant expansions.

Act as a strategic partner to leadership, escalating risks and proposing solutions with strong data-driven rationale.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering roles within a manufacturing environment (high-mix/complex operations preferred).
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, ideally across multiple sites or a large-scale operation.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success driving large-scale productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and program management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (bilingual required).