VS 3 and 4 2nd HPT - Production Operator IV / Líder de Celda A - 1er turno

Chromalloy; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minor Medical Insurance

Fondo de Ahorro

Food Vouchers

Life Insurance

On-site Lunch/Cafeteria

Job summary

Chromalloy in Mexicali, Mexico is seeking a Production Cell Leader to coordinate a multi-skilled on-site team of operators across machining, welding, and finishing stations. You will drive the production plan, ensure on-time delivery, and monitor processes such as Sandblast, Blend, EDM, CNC, Lathe, Braze Weld, and TIG Welding in a world-class aerospace setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Manufacturing Engineering, with 1+ year lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Open to graduates with leadership potential or 1+ year lead experience in metal-mechanic/MRO environments.

Responsibilities

• Assign and balance daily workloads for operators across machining, welding, and finishing stations.
• Ensure on-time delivery by managing materials, tools, and consumables for the cell.
• Supervise components through the routing, ensuring efficiency and standard work compliance.
• Coordinate preventive/corrective maintenance with the technical team and enforce 5S and FOD mitigation.
• Support Kaizen events to reduce bottlenecks and waste while tracking shop floor metrics.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

English (B1/B2)

Spanish fluency

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

WE ARE HIRING: Production Cell Leader (Aerospace Components)

Location: Mexicali, Mexico Industry: Aerospace / Aviation (MRO & Manufacturing) | Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Are you a natural leader with a passion for manufacturing and advanced metal-mechanic processes? We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Production Cell Leader to coordinate, motivate, and mobilize our on-site team of operators. In this role, you will be the driving force behind achieving our production plan and Turnaround Time (TAT) targets. You will oversee a complex component workflow involving critical processes such as Sandblast, Blend, EDM, CNC, Manual Lathe, Braze Weld, and TIG Welding within a world-class aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Personnel Mobilization: Assign and balance daily workloads for operators across machining, welding, and finishing stations. Promote cross-training across all critical cell roles.
• Production Plan Execution: Guarantee the timely fulfillment of delivery targets by managing raw materials, consumables, and necessary tooling for the cell.
• Process Sequencing & Control: Supervise components as they progress through the established technical routing, validating efficiency and adherence to standardized work.
• Maintenance & 5S: Monitor machinery health and coordinate preventive/corrective maintenance with the technical team. Enforce strict 5S standards and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) mitigation.
• Continuous Improvement: Keep shop floor metrics updated (pieces/hour, rework, scrap rate) and actively participate in Kaizen events to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce waste.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Open to sharp Recent Graduates with strong leadership and manufacturing foundations OR professionals with 1+ years of experience leading technical teams/operators in metal-mechanic or MRO environments.
• Technical Skills:
  • General understanding of material removal and finishing processes (Sandblast and Blend).
  • Familiarity with conventional and advanced machining techniques (CNC, Manual Lathe, and EDM).
  • Basic knowledge of thermal joining processes (TIG Welding and Braze Weld).
  • Understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Languages: Intermediate-Advanced English (B1/B2) to interpret blueprints, production routings, and technical work instructions. Fluent Spanish.
• Core Competencies: High drive, exceptional floor personnel management, conflict resolution skills, and a strong focus on delivering results under pressure.

Why Join Us?

• Advance your career in a leading aerospace facility equipped with cutting-edge technology.
• Outstanding opportunity for professional growth and technical exposure to the management of regulated special processes.
• Top-Tier Benefits Package:
  • Minor Medical Insurance.
  • Savings Fund (Fondo de Ahorro).
  • Food Vouchers (Vales de Despensa).
  • Life Insurance.
  • On-site Lunch/Cafeteria service included.
  • Plus many more TOP market benefits!