Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Lean

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Tijuana; Hybrid; MXN 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc. in Tijuana, MX, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support product lifecycles from design through production.

The role acts as a cross-functional liaison among Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to ensure cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing and to drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will participate in design reviews, evaluate manufacturability, support tooling, MRB/CCB activities, and optimize material, process, and labor efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and diverse teams.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and application of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., WebEx).

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews and provide product evaluations to ensure designs are manufacturable, practical, and cost-effective.
• Review engineering drawings prior to Production Release to verify compatibility with current manufacturing technologies.
• Lead and support make/buy evaluations, recommending in-house versus external vendor manufacturing solutions.
• Participate in vendor surveys and support supplier capability assessments.
• Evaluate and define requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Actively participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support disposition of nonconforming material.
• Support Change Control Board (CCB) reviews to ensure engineering changes are producible and within manufacturing capabilities.
• Monitor daily production activities and recommend material, process, or labor improvements to increase efficiency.
• Coordinate with Methods and Tooling teams to support tool design, fixture development, and process documentation.
• Develop manufacturing assembly flow charts, process instructions, and layout designs to optimize product flow.
• Design and maintain assembly floor layouts and equipment configurations to promote efficiency.
• Lead or support special manufacturing projects, studies, and evaluations as assigned.
• Actively participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, TPM, VSM, and continuous improvement projects.
• Establish clear, measurable objectives aligned with departmental KPIs and site goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable certifications and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9000, ANSI ESD S20.20, IPC, etc.).
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Perform other duties as required to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Professionalism

Independent work

Continuous improvement

Tools

MS Office

WebEx

Job description

Benchmark Electronics Inc. in Tijuana, MX, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support product lifecycles from design through production.

The role acts as a cross-functional liaison among Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to ensure cost-effective, high-quality manufacturing and to drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will participate in design reviews, evaluate manufacturability, support tooling, MRB/CCB activities, and optimize material, process, and labor efficiency.