**Manufacturing Engineer - Flexible Packaging Manufacturing | Tijuana, B.C. | On-site**
**Work arrangement**:On-site in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
**Employment type**:Full-time
**Compensation**:Competitive compensation based on experience and final approved range.
About the Company
Our client is a growing manufacturing company in the flexible packaging industry, serving the food packaging sector. The operation includes blown film extrusion, flexographic printing, converting processes, quality control, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing professional who is open to living in Tijuana and becoming part of a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment with direct impact on production efficiency, quality, food safety, equipment reliability, and operational improvement.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support production efficiency, process improvement, quality performance, technical documentation, equipment reliability, and cross-functional manufacturing projects.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, improving processes, working closely with operations, and supporting a growing manufacturing business.
The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Purchasing, and Management teams to improve plant performance, reduce waste, standardize processes, and support day-to-day manufacturing needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing operations across extrusion, printing, converting, and related production processes.
- Analyze production performance, identify process issues, and recommend improvements.
- Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime,



and support troubleshooting.
- Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, work instructions, technical procedures, and production standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, quality, safety, and productivity.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production or quality issues.
- Support food safety, quality, and compliance requirements within the manufacturing environment.
- Participate in technical purchasing, inventory control, and equipment-related projects when needed.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and operational initiatives.
- Provide technical support to supervisors, operators, and production teams.
- Help standardize processes and promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in flexible packaging, plastics, extrusion, converting, printing, food packaging, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production efficiency, quality systems, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work on-site in Tijuana, Baja California.
- Willingness to relocate to Tijuana if currently living in another city.




- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work closely with production teams in a hands-on plant environment.
- English proficiency is highly desirable.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, process documentation, KPIs, or equipment improvement projects is a plus.
Desired Competencies
- Hands-on manufacturing mindset.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Sense of urgency.
- Leadership and ownership.
- Clear communication.
- Team collaboration.
- Attention to detail.
- Process improvement orientation.
- Adaptability in a growing business environment.
- Strong follow-up and accountability.
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Why This Opportunity May Be a Good Fit
This position is adecuado for someone who wants to be directly involved in plant operations, process improvement, technical problem-solving, and manufacturing growth.
The company is looking for a professional who is not only technically capable, but also willing to be part of the operation, understand the production floor, collaborate with teams, and contribute to building stronger processes in a growing flexible packaging operation in Tijuana.
Pay: $54,720.00 - $65,664.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- 1. Are you willing to relocate to Tijuana for a fully on-site position?
- 2. How many years of experience do you have in manufacturing engineering or process improvement roles?
- 3. Have you worked in flexible packaging, plastics, extrusion, printing, converting, food packaging, or a similar manufacturing environment?
- 4. What manufacturing processes have you supported directly?
- 5. Do you have experience working on the production floor with operators, supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams?
- 6. What is your level of E

📌 Manufacturing Engineer - Flexible Packaging Manufacturing Tijuana, B.c. On-site (México)
🏢 Talento Tijuana
📍 México