Senior Industrial Engineer - Lean & Automation Leader

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

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.