About Metalsa
At Metalsa, we are a integral company with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry . We manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world.

We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation and our planet.

About the Role
We are seeking a Diversification Prototype, Simulation & Industrialization Engineer to transform new manufacturing process concepts into validated, production-ready systems for Metalsa's Growth and Diversification opportunities across multiple products and customers.

This role leads prototype builds, manufacturing simulation, equipment and tooling definition, commissioning, and ramp-up readiness, working across technical and operational teams to enable reliable transitions from prototype to scalable production.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute prototype builds and engineering trials, capturing lessons learned to validate manufacturing concepts.

Use manufacturing simulation and layout analysis to validate material flow, station sequencing, line balance, and capacity.

Define equipment, tooling, infrastructure, and automation requirements; evaluate technical supplier proposals.

Lead equipment and line trials, commissioning, and technical readiness assessments for scaled production.





Translate prototype learning into stable, repeatable production processes and develop capacity and ramp-up plans.

Coordinate with Operations, Facilities, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain to integrate launch requirements and manage industrialization risks.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or new-product/new-line launches, including hands-on prototype builds or commissioning.

Proven experience taking manufacturing concepts through trials and commissioning to stable production.

Experience with manufacturing/layout simulation, line balancing, material flow analysis, and capacity planning.

Experience coordinating equipment and tooling procurement, technical supplier evaluation, and commissioning activities.

Knowledge of equipment, tooling, automation specifications, CAPEX inputs, and cross-functional industrialization coordination.

Automation or controls integration experience and an automotive or metal-mechanical manufacturing background are preferred.

Master's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering is a plus.

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