Your tasks
An Industrial Engineer is responsible for optimizing production processes, improving efficiency, reducing waste, and ensuring high-quality output.
The role focuses on balancing productivity, cost, safety, and quality in a complex manufacturing environment involving rubber processing, tire building, and curing operations.
Key responsabilities
Process Optimization
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes
- Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase throughput
Production Efficiency & Productivity
- Measure line performance (OEE - Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Develop standard times and work methods
- Balance production lines and optimize labor utilization
- Reduce cycle time and downtime
Layout & Workflow Design
- Design and improve plant layout to enhance workflow and minimize material handling
- Support installation of new equipment or production lines
- Use simulation tools to model production systems
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Collect, analyze, and interpret production data
- Develop KPIs and dashboards for plant performance
- Use software tools (Excel, SAP, Power BI)
Continuous Improvement Projects
- Lead Kaizen events and improvement workshops
- Implement Lean tools such as: 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), SMED (quick changeovers)
- Track and sustain improvements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Production teams
- Maintenance
- Quality & Process engineers
- Align improvement projects with plant goals
**Profile**:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing (tire, automotive, or similar industry preferred)
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt) is a plus




Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (preferably rubber/tire production)
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Project management capability (transversal projects)
- Proficient english
**Offer**:
Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture.
Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.
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About us
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist.
Founded in ****, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in **** and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers.
Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers.
In fiscal ****, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros.
Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
**Keyfacts**:
Job ID
**REF*****Z**
Field of work
**Industrial Engineering**
Location
**San Luis Potosi**
Leadership level
**Leading Self**
Job flexibility
**Onsite Job**
- Legal Entity
- **Continental Tire de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

📌 Industrial Engineer (Advanced) (San Luis Potosí)
🏢 Continental
📍 San Luis Potosí