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. Nuevo León

Benefits
What do We Offer?

Competitive salary package and bonus opportunities

Paid bank and public holidays

Subsidized company cafeteria

Paid volunteering days through our Global Giving initiative

Continuous learning via QH University

Wellbeing programs and employee resource groups

Join an international and dynamic market leading team

Lead and shape site performance

Drive meaningful investment and transformation

Build and grow a high-performing team

Join a global industry leader

We are a general 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.

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