As Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will lead the safe and efficient operation of our Monterrey chemical blending site while accelerating performance and capability growth.

You will oversee day-to-day operations and critical capital investment projects, championing continuous improvement and driving measurable gains in reliability, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Partnering closely with key stakeholders, you will build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of nine colleagues—strengthening technical expertise, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and developing future leaders—ultimately delivering sustained operational excellence and long-term site growth.

Join the team and let's do great things together!

Tasks

What will You Do?

- Lead and oversee the Engineering & Maintenance function for the site

- Manage and develop a team of 9 colleagues (engineering, facilities, and technicians)

- Drive a preventive maintenance culture to ensure equipment reliability

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to Maintenance and Facilities

- Manage external vendors, including site security and service providers

- Participate in investment planning and CapEx strategy

- Lead capital projects end-to-end (budget, timeline, execution)

- Monitor and optimize departmental costs and KPI’s

- Champion a strong safety culture and safe working environment

Requirements

What Are We Looking For?

Education: Degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related field

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a similar role leading a team and ideally in the manufacturing sector within a multinational company.

- Proven experience leading capital projects and equipment installation

- Vendors & contractors management

- Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance

- KPI’s management





- Continuous improvement methodologies

- Project management

Soft skills:

- Safety-first mindset.

Safety is at the core of our values.

- Strong leadership and service orientation

- Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels

- Collaborative, hands-on, and results-driven approach

Languages: Fluent in English

Location: Parque Industrial Mitras, calle Beta 8023, C.P. 66023, García.

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Benefits

What do We Offer?

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Competitive salary package and bonus opportunities

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Paid bank and public holidays

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Subsidized company cafeteria

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Paid volunteering days through our Global Giving initiative

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Continuous learning via QH University

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Wellbeing programs and employee resource groups

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Join an international and dynamic market leading team

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Lead and shape site performance

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Drive meaningful investment and transformation

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Build and grow a high-performing team

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Join a global industry leader

We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering applications present in 40+ countries.

We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world.

Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe , Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us.

Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton.

They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Required Skill Profession

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📌 Engineering and Maintenance Manager (Monterrey)
🏢 Quaker Houghton
📍 Monterrey