Sr Engineering Manager

Dematic; Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager to lead industrial engineering strategy at a high-growth site.

You will oversee a team of industrial engineers and partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve productivity and implement advanced manufacturing technologies. The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with cross-functional collaboration across multiple shifts and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years in industrial engineering within manufacturing.
• Experience in high-mix, high-volume environments preferred.
• Proven leadership across shifts/sites or large-scale operations.
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, layout design, standardized work, ergonomic assessments.
• Experience supporting capital projects, automation, NPI, or plant expansion initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate with all levels; bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Industrial Engineering strategy and develop a high-performing team.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Partner with site and cross-functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives.
• Optimize workflows, material flow, production lines, capacity, and labor utilization.
• Lead time studies, line balancing, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving.
• Implement standardized work and data-driven solutions to improve productivity.
• Identify and deploy automation, Industry 4.0, and advanced manufacturing solutions.
• Use data analytics, dashboards, and simulation tools to improve plant performance.
• Support digital transformation and process modernization.
• Drive improvements in labor productivity, cycle time, capacity, throughput, and operating cost.
• Lead layout redesigns, capacity planning, capital projects, ROI analysis, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure project benefits are achieved and sustained over time.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Data Analytics

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

English-Spanish

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Simulation Tools

Data Dashboards

Job description

The Sr. Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Manager will lead industrial engineering strategy and operational excellence initiatives across a high-growth manufacturing site. This role will oversee a team of industrial engineers and partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve productivity, optimize processes, reduce costs, and support the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.

• The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands‑on problem-solving skills and has a proven track record of leading Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, productivity, and transformation initiatives in complex manufacturing environments.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Lead the Industrial Engineering strategy and develop a high-performing team.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Partner with site and cross-functional leaders to drive strategic initiatives.

Process Optimization

• Optimize workflows, material flow, production lines, capacity, and labor utilization.
• Lead time studies, line balancing, ergonomic assessments, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving.
• Implement standardized work and data-driven solutions to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.

Technology & Innovation

• Identify and deploy automation, Industry 4.0, and advanced manufacturing solutions.
• Use data analytics, dashboards, and simulation tools to improve plant performance.
• Support digital transformation and process modernization.

Productivity & Cost Improvement

• Drive improvements in labor productivity, cycle time, capacity, throughput, and operating cost.
• Lead layout redesigns, capacity planning, capital projects, ROI analysis, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure project benefits are achieved and sustained over time.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Support NPI, equipment installations, production transfers, and plant expansions.
• Provide leadership with data-driven recommendations that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-mix, complex, or high-volume manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams, ideally across multiple shifts, sites, or a large-scale operation.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading productivity, capacity, process optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience with time studies, line balancing, capacity planning, layout design, standardized work, and ergonomic assessments.
• Experience supporting capital projects, automation, equipment installation, NPI, or plant expansion initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, dashboards, and performance reporting.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish; bilingual proficiency is required.