Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes.

Core Competencies

- Communication

- Critical Thinking

- Energy and Stress

- Team Work

- Time Management

- Creative and Innovative Thinking

- Mathematical Reasoning

- Planning and Organizing

- Development and Continual Learning

- Problem Solving

- Troubleshooting

- Accountability and Dependability

- Research and Analysis

- Decision Making and Judgement

- Flexibility

- Ethics and Integrity

- Analytical Skills

Job Duties

- Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.

- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

- Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.

- Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities

- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.





- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

- Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.

- Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);

- Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

- BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

- 3-5 years’ experience preferable in a (input specific industry – metal, plastics, etc.)

- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.

- Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)

- Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.

- Strong planning and time management skills.

- Solid project management skills.

- Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.

- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.

- Must be detail oriented.

📌 Manufacturing Engineer (El Derramadero)
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📍 El Derramadero