Zone Manufacturing Engineer (N7)

generalmotors; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 360.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors seeks a Zone Manufacturing Engineer to own a production zone, leading the design, installation and launch of manufacturing processes and tooling for new programs and model changes. You will manage tooling, equipment projects, optimize material flow and drive readiness across cross-functional teams in a hands-on plant environment.

Requires 4+ years in manufacturing and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent, with strong problem-solving, communication, and project

Formación

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field (or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and resolution.
• Analytical, communicative, and able to influence cross-functional teams.
• Project management experience with multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% during launches and some weekend/shift hours.
• English level: Advanced.

Responsabilidades

• Be the technical owner for an assigned production zone, leading design, installation, and launch of processes and tooling.
• Lead manufacturing process development including process design, equipment/tooling selection, and ramp-up to steady state.
• Own program launches and production changes by defining product and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage tooling, equipment, and technology projects from concept through design, build, validation, and launch.
• Analyze and optimize material flow and support future-state improvements.
• Drive launch readiness and issue resolution by leading plant build events and cross-functional reviews.
• Ensure process compliance and quality, including PFMEAs, PPI execution, system deliverables, and spare-parts readiness.
• Support procurement, financial reviews, and cross-functional alignment on tooling and M&E requirements.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication & interpersonal

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities:

• As aZone 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 fornew 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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