Senior Mechanical Process Engineer, Automotive

Placements24; Toluca; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Transportation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Ingeniero de Procesos Mecánicos to join our automotive parts manufacturing team in Toluca. You will optimize mechanical processes for component production, assembly, and quality control, applying lean principles and process simulation to drive efficiency and cost reduction.

The role requires a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree, 6+ years of experience, strong CAD/CAM and simulation tool knowledge, and collaboration with design and production teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mechanical process engineering in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Strong knowledge of milling and turning; materials science; process simulation.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software; experience with DELMIA and Arena.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; strong problem-solving.
• Fluent Spanish is required; English proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement mechanical manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and optimize machining, assembly, and finishing processes for automotive components.
• Use process simulation software to predict outcomes and identify issues before implementation.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability and DFM principles.
• Work with production and quality teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and tooling.
• Conduct capability studies and implement SPC measures.
• Stay updated on new manufacturing technologies relevant to automotive industry.
• Provide technical training and support to operators and technicians.

Skills

Machining Milling Turning

Process optimization

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Communication (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

DELMIA

Arena

CAD/CAM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Ingeniero de Procesos Mecánicos to join our automotive parts manufacturing team in Toluca. You will optimize mechanical processes for component production, assembly, and quality control, applying lean principles and process simulation to drive efficiency and cost reduction.

The role requires a Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree, 6+ years of experience, strong CAD/CAM and simulation tool knowledge, and collaboration with design and production teams to