Sr. Manufacturing Automation Technical Project Manager

flex; Guadalajara; Presencial; MXN 1,489,000 - 1,862,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturing partner in Guadalajara seeks a Sr. Manufacturing Automation Technical Project Manager to lead automation projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a BA in Engineering and advanced project management experience, with at least 5 years in a similar role. Exceptional problem-solving skills and English proficiency are required. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including life and medical insurance and a Christmas bonus.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Life & Medical insurance

Christmas bonus

Food coupons

Saving fund

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in a similar TPM role.
• Advanced project management experience, preferably with PMI certification.
• Strong knowledge of automation and engineering systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning and implementation of automation projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize requirements.
• Develop financial models for new initiatives.

Conocimientos

Project management

Automation knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

GAP analysis skills

English proficiency

Educación

BA/BS/MBA in Engineering

Herramientas

PLC

SolidWorks

Robotics software

Descripción del empleo

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sr. Manufacturing Automation Technical Project Manager located in Flex Guadalajara, North.

Reporting to the Sr Director, Automation Engineering, this role involves leading regional and site-specific activities to enhance growth and productivity by deploying successful automated lines. Align and support each Business Unit to ensure goals are achieved.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead the planning and implementation of automation projects, defining scope, goals, and deliverables. Establish project tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (leadership, design and engineering, sales, marketing) to prioritize requirements that support growth and productivity aligned with business goals.
• Develop financial models and conduct market analysis to identify new initiatives related to growth: ROI, investment costs, scalable solutions, etc.
• Define clear process requirements to automate processes that meet goals such as ROI and investment efficiency.
• Identify potential customers or projects and manage communication with specific customers.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost control within established limits.
• Coordinate with other functions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations (Information Security, Finance, EHS, ESD, CE, UL, etc.).
• Promote core product capabilities and explore opportunities, representing various industry products, solutions, and value propositions internally and with customers.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• BA/BS/MBA in Engineering (electronics, mechanics, mechatronics) or similar.
• Advanced project management experience, preferably with PMI certification.
• Strong knowledge of automation, maintenance, engineering, and technical systems: machines, processes, manufacturing.
• Experience in evaluations, planning, and strategy; result-oriented, flexible, passionate, creative, hands-on, eager to learn and improve, with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ownership of team tasks, good teamwork, ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• GAP analysis skills.
• Experience with tracking systems and global customer communication.
• Advanced English proficiency (for cross-functional worldwide interactions).
• Financial knowledge (P&L, balancing investments and savings).
• Valid US visa and passport.
• Desirable experience in electronics, automotive, plastics, metals, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Ability to influence long-term strategic and operational success, with potential P&L responsibility.
• Flexibility in working hours due to global communication needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in engineering software (PLC, SolidWorks, Robot, etc.).
• Minimum 5 years in a similar TPM role, responsible for automation projects, planning, scheduling, quality, budgeting, troubleshooting, data analysis, and familiar with tools like DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, CPK, R&R, and standards like ISO9001, TS16949.

What you’ll receive for your work:

• Competitive salary
• Life & Medical insurance
• Christmas bonus
• Food coupons
• Saving fund

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Job Category: Production Engineering

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