06 jul
Confidential Jobs
Monclova
LEAD ENGINEER – PROCESSThe process engineering function plays a key role in the daily continuous improvement of production lines. The Process Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, having Production, Quality, and EHS as internal customers, to ensure that the production floor and lines are optimized to efficiently meet safety, cost, quality, and delivery goals.Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.- Over 7 years of experience in automotive product launches.- Experience in automotive program/project coordination.- Knowledge and/or experience in required production processes.- Basic knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.- Green Belt Six Sigma certification (minimum).- Experience using problem-solving tools:
5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa.- Strong technical skills in areas such as electronics, robotics, pneumatics, and mechanics.- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.Responsibilities:- Lead a group of process engineers and support them to ensure targets are met across different areas.- Create and monitor KPIs on a regular basis.- Perform strong problem-solving analysis on the lines to optimize resources and reduce waste using methodologies such as 5 Whys, 8D, and other tools.- Ensure engineers comply with applicable APQP process steps.- Track key indicators with engineers and support them in removing escalation barriers.- Ensure engineers gather relevant information for transfer projects.- Oversee all activities related to plant capacity, ensuring all lines have cycle times recorded.- Provide proper support to other departments such as Production, Quality,
and Manufacturing.- Ensure engineers actively participate as Process Owners.- Ensure the development of new processes using Lean Manufacturing techniques.- Visit customers and suppliers as required.- Support visits from customers, suppliers, or colleagues from other locations as needed.- Monitor the validation of new or transferred equipment, detect operational issues, and resolve them.- Comply with customer-specific requirements.- Work collaboratively with other departments to improve plant-wide productivity.- Create and manage new projects for capital investment, human resources, and equipment/tooling requirements to support operational or replacement needs.- Attend Technical Change Board (TCB) meetings.- Ensure development and implementation of continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing process to reduce waste.- Ensure that PPAPs, testing, and engineering changes are executed according to APQP deadlines and responsibilities, review results, implement corrective actions, and manage resources (labor, equipment, tools)
for required runs.- Maintain regular communication with the Department Manager and provide immediate feedback on potential failures or roadblocks in meeting set objectives.- Provide design and tooling feedback to suppliers.- Attend applicable training sessions and workshops.- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Department Manager, according to company needs.- Provide support to the quoting and design department to identify, define, and estimate requirements for new projects in terms of process and equipment needs.Required Skills:- Strong technical capabilities.- Problem-solving skills.- Experience in project coordination.Preferred Skills:- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.- Experience in lean manufacturing.
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