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If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Senior Process Engineering Manager located in Guadalajara.The Process Engineering Manager – Painting Operations is responsible for leading all engineering activities associated with powder coating, surface preparation, and finishing processes for sheet metal products, racks, cabinets, and enclosures.
This role drives manufacturing excellence through process optimization, automation, quality improvement, capacity expansion, and cost reduction initiatives while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.The position oversees a team of Process Engineers and Technicians supporting high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments and serves as the primary technical leader for painting operations, collaborating closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations teamsWhat a typical day looks like:Engineering LeadershipLead and develop a team of Process Engineers and Technicians supporting powder coating and finishing operations.Establish engineering roadmaps to improve capacity, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence.Support workforce development, succession planning, and technical training programs.Powder Coating Process ExcellenceOwn all powder coating and pretreatment processes supporting sheet metal fabrication and assembly operations.Optimize critical process parameters including:o Pretreatment and wash systemso Surface preparationo Powder application systemso Electrostatic coating parameterso Cure oven performanceo Conveyorized paint systemso Powder recovery systemsEstablish robust process controls to improve coating consistency, appearance, adhesion, and corrosion resistance.Lead qualification and implementation of new coating technologies, powders, and application equipment.Sheet Metal, Rack & Enclosure Manufacturing SupportPartner with Product Engineering during product design and NPI activities to ensure manufacturability and paint readiness.Support customer‐specific cosmetic, durability, and corrosion protection requirements.Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements related to paint performance and efficiency.Operational ExcellenceImprove First Pass Yield (FPY), productivity, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Lead scrap reduction, rework elimination, and defect prevention initiatives.Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and DOE methodologies to improve process capability.Eliminate production bottlenecks and improve manufacturing flow across fabrication, painting, and assembly operations.Quality & Customer SatisfactionSupport customer audits, product qualifications, and corrective action programs.Ensure compliance with customer specifications, ASTM standards, and internal quality requirements.Automation & Capital ProjectsLead CAPEX investments related to painting and finishing operations.Support implementation of:o Automated powder coating systemso Robotic paint applicationso Intelligent conveyor systemso Vision inspection technologieso Digital process monitoring solutionsDevelop business cases supporting capacity expansion and operational automation.Safety & Environmental ComplianceEnsure compliance with EHS requirements and environmental regulations.Lead risk assessments and mitigation activities related to powder handling and paint operations.Support fire protection and hazardous material management programs.Promote safe manufacturing practices throughout the painting area.The experience we're looking to add to our team:Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering,



Chemical Engineering or Related Technical Discipline.Proven Experience in manufacturing engineering experience within sheet metal fabrication, racks, enclosures, or related industries.Engineering leadership experience.Strong experience in powder coating, pretreatment systems, and finishing operations.Proven track record leading continuous improvement and automation initiatives.Powder Coating & Finishing ProcessesSheet Metal ManufacturingRacks & Enclosures ManufacturingLean ManufacturingSix SigmaSPC & DOEPFMEA & Control PlansRoot Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)NPI & Product IndustrializationAutomation & RoboticsCAPEX ManagementProject ManagementPreferred Background in Data Center Infrastructure Manufacturing, Server Racks and Cabinets, Telecom Enclosures, Sheet Metal Fabrication Operations, Automated Powder Coating Lines, Smart Factory / Industry 4.0 Deployments, Customer‐facing manufacturing environments (Google, Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, etc.)What you'll receive for the great work you provide:Competitive Salary.Life & Medical insurance.Christmas Bonus.Food Coupons.Saving Fund.HS115Job CategoryProduction EngineeringRequired Skills:Optional Skills:Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
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📌 Process Engineering Manager – Painting Operations (Powder Coating) (Jalisco)
🏢 Flex
📍 Jalisco