We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in the launch and ramp-up of a new manufacturing operation. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure operational readiness, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency from startup through full-scale production.

Education & Experience
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Textile, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Highly preferred with Master’s Degree (M.Sc. or MBA) in Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years in sewing, cutting, and apparel or fabric related manufacturing plants, preferably with proven experience in heavy-duty sewing for fall protection and rescue equipment (harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines).
- Language: Intermediate to advanced English (for reading technical specifications and dealing with suppliers).
- Visa to Travel

Plant Start-up & Implementation Requirements
- Production Line Implementation:



Experience executing and setting up physical layouts and manufacturing cells on the shop floor based on blueprints.
- Equipment Installation Support: Assistance in the installation, leveling, and pneumatic/electrical connection of manual and automated sewing machinery.
- Work Instructions & SOPs: Experience drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), visual aids, and one-point lessons for cutting, sewing, and assembly processes.
- Operator Onboarding & Training: Hands-on capability to train new operators on specific sewing techniques, machine operations, and safety protocols.
- Line Balancing & Pilot Runs: Experience monitoring and adjusting line balancing during initial trial runs (pilot production) to identify and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Tooling and Fixtures Setup: Design and implementation of simple jigs, fixtures, and sewing attachments (guides) to ensure consistency from day one.
- Material

📌 Manufacturing Engineer (Tijuana)
🏢 Naps Mexico
📍 Tijuana