Manufacturing Engineering Manager – NPI & MBC Leader

Sterling Kohler; Mexico; Hybrid; PHP 4,235,796 - 6,706,677; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. in México is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Mexico NPI to lead the NPI Manufacturing Engineering and the Model, Block and Case tooling group onsite in Juarez.

You will direct people, manage VDMS governance, and drive capital, capacity and continuous improvement initiatives across the MBC tooling department, supporting NPD and CPD programs. This role demands strong engineering leadership, experience with tooling operations, and a hands-on approach to safety, cost, yield,

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership of manufacturing engineering teams and tooling operations.
• Experience building and coaching engineering talent across skilled roles.
• Strong ability to drive safety, quality, and productivity in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI Manufacturing Engineering and MBC tooling oversight for Mexico.
• Provide people leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure VDMS governance, risk management, and training for program execution.
• Drive continuous improvement, 5S, and safety compliance.
• Own capital, capacity, and asset strategy with cross-functional partners.

Job description

Kohler Co. in México is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Mexico NPI to lead the NPI Manufacturing Engineering and the Model, Block and Case tooling group onsite in Juarez.

You will direct people, manage VDMS governance, and drive capital, capacity and continuous improvement initiatives across the MBC tooling department, supporting NPD and CPD programs. This role demands strong engineering leadership, experience with tooling operations, and a hands-on approach to safety, cost, yield,