The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safe, lean, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. This position oversees the Manufacturing Engineering function, maintenance programs, capital investments, productivity initiatives, and technical projects to support operational efficiency, product quality, safety, and business objectives.
The role partners with Operations and other internal and external functions to identify improvement opportunities, reduce process deviations and unplanned waste, optimize manufacturing equipment, and ensure the successful execution of new product introductions and product or process transfers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the Manufacturing Engineering team, including manufacturing, industrial, test equipment, maintenance, and process engineering personnel.
Define and implement safe, lean, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
Establish the resources, responsibilities,



and technical capabilities required within the Manufacturing Engineering function.
Develop and execute engineering plans to achieve operational targets and key performance indicators established in coordination with the Operations Director.
Monitor engineering performance and provide regular status and KPI reporting.
Lead continuous improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, cost improvement, and process optimization.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce equipment downtime and improve manufacturing flow through Lean methodologies, including SMED.
Manage capital investment projects and plant appropriation requests, including project justification, return on investment, savings, depreciation, and cost analysis.
Ensure engineering and capital projects are completed according to established objectives and timelines.
Manage manufacturing equipment assets, maintenance expenses, spare parts, tools, setups,

📌 Manufacturing Engineering Manager (México)
🏢 Ametek
📍 México