Senior Engineering Manager

Kion Group AG; Guadalupe; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Pay transparency

Global opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Kion Group AG, a global leader in industrial automation, seeks a Sr. Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager in Mexico to drive operational excellence.

You will oversee a team of engineers, shape the IE strategy, and partner with Operations leadership to optimize processes, reduce costs, and deploy Industry 4.0 solutions. The role requires a strong track record in Lean and Six Sigma, plus bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineering teams across multiple sites.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement expertise.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (bilingual).

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Analyze workflows, material flow, and production lines to identify improvement opportunities and remove waste.
• Lead Kaizen events and structured problem‑solving sessions (A3, DMAIC, 5 Why).
• Evaluate, introduce, and deploy automation solutions and Industry 4.0 tools.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives through waste elimination and efficiency improvements.
• Lead layout redesigns, capacity planning, and process flow optimization.
• Support capital investment projects including ROI analysis and equipment specs.
• Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and engineering.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analytics

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

ERP systems

Industry 4.0 tools

Data dashboards

Simulation software

Descripción del empleo

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).