Senior ME-QA-NPI Leader | Quality, Lean & Launches

Garrett - Advancing Motion; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrett - Advancing Motion in Mexicali is seeking a senior leader to drive Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and NPI teams. The role focuses on strengthening technical and behavioral competencies, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across the plant.

You will drive plant-wide improvements, manage capacity and layout, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 50001 while leading cross-functional alignment for successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar leadership role.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and CMMS.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams.
• Drive plant-wide continuous improvement using Kaizen, OEE, RTY and lean initiatives.
• Own internal and customer quality processes and lead 8D/CAR problem-solving.
• Lead NPI from manufacturing/quality perspectives and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 50001, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and execute AOP strategies, manage budgets and capital investments.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

ERP proficiency

CMMS

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

CMMS

Job description

Garrett - Advancing Motion in Mexicali is seeking a senior leader to drive Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and NPI teams. The role focuses on strengthening technical and behavioral competencies, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement across the plant.

You will drive plant-wide improvements, manage capacity and layout, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 50001 while leading cross-functional alignment for successful product launches.