Zone Manufacturing Engineer (N7)

General Motors de México; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors de México is seeking a Zone Manufacturing Engineer to own a production zone, leading design, installation and launch of manufacturing processes and tooling for new programs and model changes. This hands-on, on-site role requires strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful launches.

The role focuses on process development, tooling management, and material-flow optimization, with emphasis on PFMEAs, PPI execution and delivering system readiness

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to solve complex problems and drive to resolution.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management across multiple complex projects with autonomy.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% during launches and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Own the designated production zone and lead process design, installation and launch.
• Develop manufacturing processes, select equipment and ramp to steady state.
• Define product and manufacturing requirements for launches and changes.
• Manage tooling, equipment projects with supplier oversight.
• Analyze material flow and support future state improvements.
• Drive launch readiness and participate in PDT/CIT integration forums.

Skills

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Auros

LMS

Job description

Job Description

On Site: This position requires to work on site on a full-time basis

Key Responsibilities

• As a Zone Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the technical owner for an assigned production zone. You will lead the design, installation, and launch of manufacturing processes and tooling for new programs, model changes, and current production, working with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. This role is hands‑on in the plant and requires strong problem‑solving, cross‑functional collaboration, and launch leadership.
• Lead manufacturing process development for the assigned zone, including process design, equipment/tooling selection, integration, and ramp‑up to steady state.
• Own program launches and production changes by defining all product and manufacturing requirements (tooling, layouts, material flow, conveyance, automation, etc.).
• Manage tooling, equipment, and technology projects from concept through design, build, validation, and launch, including supplier oversight.
• Analyze and optimize material flow and support advanced process/technology development for future‑state improvements.
• Drive launch readiness and issue resolution by leading plant build events, Zone Board reviews, and participation in PDT, CIT, and other integration forums.
• Ensure process compliance and quality, including PFMEAs, PPI execution, system deliverables (Auros, LMS), and spare‑parts/design readiness.
• Support procurement, financial reviews, and cross‑functional alignment to ensure tooling and M&E requirements, budgets, safety standards, and training needs are met.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field — OR — equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and drive issues to resolution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to influence and partner with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple complex projects and priorities with autonomy and accountability.
• Flexibility to support changing work hours, including some weekends, holidays, off‑shifts, and travel (up to 75%), particularly during launches.
• English Level: Advanced.

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