Senior Industrial Engineer

Nidec Motor Corporation; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 1,210,000 - 1,675,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Reynosa is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to propel manufacturing excellence through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead projects focused on efficiency, capacity expansion, labor optimization, and cost reduction across the plant.

This full-time, on-site role requires collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to enhance safety, quality, delivery and overall performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, or Operations Excellence in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing and Labor Standards.
• Strong capabilities in capacity planning, process optimization, and productivity improvement.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement analyses, and labor utilization assessments to establish labor standards.
• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements to increase efficiency and capacity.
• Perform line balancing, workflow optimization, and capacity planning analyses.
• Design and improve plant layouts and material flow strategies.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, and equipment implementation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to deploy advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Develop manufacturing KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for inefficiencies.
• Support automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Prepare ROI analyses and business cases for capital investments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Labor Standards

Capacity Planning

Process Optimization

Productivity Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Organizational Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing data analysis tools

Job description

Department: Manufacturing Engineering / Operations

Position Summary

The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence through process optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, productivity enhancements, and the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies. This position serves as a key technical resource supporting production operations, leading projects focused on efficiency, capacity expansion, labor optimization, and cost reduction across the plant.

The role requires close collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership to develop and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and overall operational performance.

This position is based full-time at the Reynosa manufacturing facility and provides direct support to plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement analyses, and labor utilization assessments to establish and maintain labor standards.
• Analyze production processes to identify opportunities for productivity improvements, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Develop and implement manufacturing process improvements that increase efficiency, throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Perform line balancing, workflow optimization, and capacity planning analyses.
• Design and improve plant layouts, material flow strategies, and workstation configurations.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, and equipment implementation projects.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to evaluate and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for operational inefficiencies.
• Support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0 strategies.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Prepare project justifications, ROI analyses, and business cases for capital investments.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, or Operations Excellence within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in:
• Lean Manufacturing
• Labor Standards
• Capacity Planning
• Process Optimization
• Productivity Improvement
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data analysis tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in motor manufacturing, automotive, electrical, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing Certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of automation technologies and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing technology implementation projects.

Core Competencies

• Operational Excellence
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Technical Leadership
• Strategic Problem Solving