Senior Manufacturing Engineer

AMBE Engineering LLC; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 629,000 - 899,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering firm in San Luis Potosí seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead production launches and optimize flame brazing processes for automotive air conditioning components. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering, and a strong track record in machine setup and start-up. Responsibilities include training operators and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers an opportunity to drive productivity improvements in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing with a focus on flame/torch brazing.
• Proven expertise in machine setup and start-up, pressure control, gas adjustments.
• Technical English proficiency (intermediate–advanced).

Responsabilidades

• Lead production start-ups and launches for automotive A/C brazing processes.
• Design and optimize flame or torch brazing processes for aluminum components.
• Train operators on flame brazing methods and safety practices.

Conocimientos

Flame/torch brazing processes

Machine setup and start-up

Pressure control systems

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering

Descripción del empleo

• Service Type Consulting (Specific Search)
• Work Experience 4-5 years
• Country Mexico

Job Description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Objective

Lead theproduction launchand optimization offlame/torch brazingprocesses forautomotive air conditioning tubing and components, ensuring reliable aluminum joints, process stability, and compliance with OEM standards for quality, cost, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadproduction start-ups and launchesfor automotive A/C brazing processes.
  
• Design, validate, and optimizeflame or torch brazingprocesses for aluminum (tubes, fittings, andIHX assemblies).
  
• Performmachine setup and start-up, includingpressure control,gas flow and mix adjustments,flame configuration, andtorch setup.
  
• Define and standardize critical process parameters (pressure, temperature, time, surface preparation, and local atmosphere control).
  
• Diagnose and resolve quality issues (leaks, insufficient/excess filler, porosity, distortion, mechanical strength).
  
• Coordinate functional and leak tests; support metallographic analysis as required.
  
• Ensure compliance withIATF 16949, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and OEM-specific requirements.
  
• Collaborate with design, quality, maintenance, and equipment/consumables suppliers.
  
• Train operators and technicians onflame brazing, safety, and best practices.
  
• Drive productivity improvements, scrap reduction, and process robustness.
  

Process / Product Scope

• Automotive air conditioning tubing and assemblies.
  
• IHX (Internal Heat Exchanger) assemblyand related component joining.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing with a strong focus on flame/torch brazing .
• Proven expertise in machine setup and start-up , pressure control systems , gas adjustments , flame and torch configuration .
• Demonstrated experience with production launches (APQP/PPAP).
• Strong knowledge of aluminum brazing for automotive A/C systems.
• Technical English proficiency (intermediate–advanced).
• Hands-on technical leadership on the shop floor.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and results.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Process stability at launch (Cp/Cpk).
• Scrap, rework, and leak rate in hermeticity testing.
• On-time PPAP and launch milestones.
• Cost reduction and downtime related to the process.

Location