Opportunity: Kohler BajíoLocation: San Luis de la Paz, GTO.OnsiteBASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Project Specialist /CIC, this position is responsible for implementing the adequate manufacturing processes and continuous improvement projects aimed at achieving efficiency and productivity, reducing waste and cost, and improving working conditions using engineering techniques.Key tasks include updating standard times, performing 5 S audits, and tracking KOS savings.Specific ResponsibilitiesDevelop cycle‐time reduction, worker effort, inventory reduction, and floor improvement activities to enhance work conditions and eliminate waste.Follow up on activities related to cycle‐time reduction, worker effort, inventory reduction, and floor improvement using 7 waste‐reduction forms.Analyze processes to determine adequate working conditions concerning space, layouts, lighting, breaks, manpower, tools, and equipment.Support completion of time studies and weight updates (slip weight, glaze weight, fired weight, pack weight) in both plants to determine product cost.Assist during KOS events and support all teams in applying methodology.Maintain standard work studies that are no older than one year.Participate in creating, analyzing, and implementing projects derived from Value Stream Mapping, Connection Maps, Standard Work, OEE%, SMED, 5 S, Kanban, Capacity Analysis, and Time and Motion Studies.Update layouts in Auto CAD according to required changes.Maintain the Layered Process Audit, keeping it updated and standardized.Track KOS savings goals, report monthly savings, achieve goals, and create new lists annually.Support all plant areas in structural fabrication to improve productivity, safety, and quality (Kaizen Team).




Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position.Relationships and ContactsSupervisory RelationshipsReports to the Project Specialist (CIC).
Organization RelationshipsMedium contact with process engineers and General Supervisors.Frequent contact with Quality personnel, the Accounting department, and Materials staff.Frequent contact with Corporate staff.External RelationshipsN/AEducationPreference for a Bachelor Degree in Engineering.ExperiencePreference for two years of related experience.FormationPreference for understanding SAP and VIS systems, standard cost and BOM structure, and Lean tools.Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred.SkillsTraitsAbstract Reasoning, Thoroughness, Cautiousness, Self‐Structure, Urgency, Aggressiveness, Assertiveness, Ego‐Strength, Energy, Idea Orientation.Ego‐drive, Empathy, External Structure, Gregariousness, Idea Orientation, Sociability.BehaviorsPersistent; confidently expresses ideas and opinions; copes with rejection; recognizes problems, issues, and opportunities; gathers and analyzes data; creates new concepts and approaches; learns from mistakes; independently sets goals, objectives, and priorities; manages multiple tasks; works quickly.Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in; considers others' points of view with an open mind; follows established policies and procedures.It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact
Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

📌 Project Engineer (Guanajuato)
🏢 Kohler
📍 Guanajuato