Sr. Engineering Manager

Barbachano International; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 1,790,000 - 2,329,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global manufacturing firm in Tijuana, Mexico, seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of its flagship plant. This high-impact role involves mentoring engineers, managing capital projects, ensuring safety compliance, and driving operational performance improvements. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 7-10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing. Fluency in English and Spanish is required, along with strong project management and leadership skills. Join a prestigious company poised for innovation and growth.

Formación

• 7 to 10 years’ experience in engineering leadership roles within manufacturing environments.
• Experience with plastics extrusion, ideally sheet extrusion or coating.
• Knowledge of CAPEX and budget management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
• Drive strategic capital projects and plant improvement initiatives.
• Establish standards for equipment safety and compliance.
• Oversee engineering systems, preventive maintenance, and documentation.
• Identify cost-saving projects and process optimizations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision-making

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s or P.Eng / C.Eng designation

Herramientas

CAD/SolidWorks

PLC systems

Descripción del empleo

THE COMPANY

Our client is a global leader in sealing, coating, and corrosion prevention solutions, serving the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. With innovative products including self‑healing coatings, visco‑elastic technologies, shrink sleeves, and polymeric anodes, the company has established a robust presence across international markets.

The Tijuana manufacturing site is the largest facility in its global network and a core production hub for high demand shrink sleeves used in oil & gas piping. In 2024, the division reached $300 million USD in global revenue, contributing to a parent group generating over $25 billion USD annually.

THE POSITION

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Senior Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of our client’s flagship plant in Tijuana, Mexico into a modern, efficient, world‑class manufacturing facility. This is a high‑impact leadership role ideal for a seasoned engineering professional who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at leading capital projects, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing complex manufacturing operations.

You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians while managing equipment, processes, and technical standards across the plant. Your mission: enhance operational performance, ensure safety and quality compliance, reduce costs, and deliver results on major capital investments. This position reports to the Global Director of engineering and Automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians
• Drive execution of strategic capital projects and plant‑wide improvement initiatives
• Establish and enforce standards for equipment safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, UL, CE)
• Oversee plant‑wide engineering systems, including preventative maintenance and technical documentation
• Identify and lead cost‑saving projects, risk assessments, and process optimizations
• Evaluate and integrate modern technologies and manufacturing innovations
• Manage annual capital budget in collaboration with the Plant Director; oversee all CAPEX requests

Maintain centralized records of plant engineering knowledge, such as:

• Plant layout and “as‑built” configurations
• Equipment specs and mechanical / electrical drawings
• Manufacturing control parameters
• Safety risk assessments and SOPs

Collaborate cross‑functionally with:

• Operations: to enhance equipment efficiency and output
• Quality: to improve product consistency and reduce scrap
• Health & Safety: to ensure a safe manufacturing environment
• R&D: to support the launch of new products and technologies
• Customer Service & Finance: to align engineering initiatives, cost tracking, and product costing

THE CANDIDATE

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Prefer Mechanical, Industrial, Electro‑Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical. Master’s or P.Eng / C.Eng designation preferred

7 to 10 years’ experience in engineering leadership roles within manufacturing environments

Proven record of accomplishment managing large‑scale technical programs and capital projects

CAPEX and budget elaboration and management

Experience with Plastics extrusion (extruders) a plus. Ideally sheet extrusion, coating of sheets / adhesives)

Automation knowledge is a plus (PLC’s single point control, etc.)

Experience implementing Continuous improvement methodology and lean required.

Understanding of functional safety required.

Able to read drawings, blueprints, and CAD / SolidWorks familiarity

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and talent development capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in project management under tight timelines and evolving scopes
• Comfortable in fast‑paced, fluid environments requiring adaptability and initiative
• Data‑driven decision‑making and a continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent in English. Able to make high level presentations in English to corporate. Fluent in Spanish.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of engineering operations at a top‑tier manufacturing facility undergoing strategic transformation. You’ll join a globally respected organization with financial strength and technological ambition to innovate on a scale, and you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of the company’s most important plant.