Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Automotive Assembly Lead

ZF Group; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

ZF Group in Santiago de Querétaro is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead shop floor activities, ensuring efficient production processes and compliance with global standards. The ideal candidate will organize and supervise operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support team development.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, proven experience in manufacturing, and strong leadership skills. A competitive compensation package, career growth prospects, and a collaborative work environment await you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, assembly processes, or production supervision.
• Strong knowledge of automotive Core Tools, GD&T, and AIAG standards.
• Experience with quality systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and customer-specific requirements.
• Understanding of environmental, health, and safety systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.
• Leadership and communication skills with ability to train and mentor shop floor personnel.
• Intermediate to advanced English skills (preferred for global collaboration).

Responsibilities

• Organize, schedule, and supervise shop floor activities within the assembly area.
• Lead and train operators and technicians, ensuring capability development and adherence to standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using problem-solving methodologies and ZF Production System principles.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and customer-specific requirements.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Core Tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational targets.
• Promote and enforce safety, environmental, and health standards on the shop floor.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production and quality issues.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP)

Job description

ZF Group in Santiago de Querétaro is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead shop floor activities, ensuring efficient production processes and compliance with global standards. The ideal candidate will organize and supervise operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support team development.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, proven experience in manufacturing, and strong leadership skills. A competitive compensation package, career growth prospects, and a collaborative work environment await you.