WE ARE HIRING: Production Cell Leader (Aerospace Components)
Location:
Mexicali, Mexico
Industry:
Aerospace / Aviation (MRO & Manufacturing) |
Employment Type:
Full-time
About the Role
Are you a natural leader with a passion for manufacturing and advanced metal-mechanic processes? We are looking for a dynamic and proactive
Production Cell Leader
to coordinate, motivate, and mobilize our on-site team of operators. In this role, you will be the driving force behind achieving our production plan and Turnaround Time (TAT) targets. You will oversee a complex component workflow involving critical processes such as
Sandblast, Blend, EDM, CNC, Manual Lathe, Braze Weld, and TIG Welding
within a world-class aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
Personnel Mobilization:
Assign and balance daily workloads for operators across machining, welding, and finishing stations. Promote cross-training across all critical cell roles.
Production Plan Execution:
Guarantee the timely fulfillment of delivery targets by managing raw materials, consumables, and necessary tooling for the cell.
Process Sequencing & Control:
Supervise components as they progress through the established technical routing, validating efficiency and adherence to standardized work.
Maintenance & 5S:
Monitor machinery health and coordinate preventive/corrective maintenance with the technical team. Enforce strict 5S standards and Foreign Object Debris (
FOD
) mitigation.
Continuous Improvement:
Keep shop floor metrics updated (pieces/hour, rework, scrap rate) and actively participate in
Kaizen




events to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce waste.
What We Are Looking For (Requirements)
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Open to sharp
Recent Graduates
with strong leadership and manufacturing foundations
OR
professionals with 1+ years of experience leading technical teams/operators in metal-mechanic or MRO environments.
Technical Skills:
General understanding of material removal and finishing processes (
Sandblast and Blend
).
Familiarity with conventional and advanced machining techniques (
CNC, Manual Lathe, and EDM
).
Basic knowledge of thermal joining processes (
TIG Welding and Braze Weld
).
Understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools.
Languages:
Intermediate-Advanced English (B1/B2)
to interpret blueprints, production routings, and technical work instructions. Fluent Spanish.
Core Competencies:
High drive, exceptional floor personnel management, conflict resolution skills, and a strong focus on delivering results under pressure.
Why Join Us?
Advance your career in a leading aerospace facility equipped with cutting-edge technology.
Outstanding opportunity for professional growth and technical exposure to the management of regulated special processes.
Top-Tier Benefits Package:
Minor Medical Insurance.
Savings Fund (Fondo de Ahorro).
Food Vouchers (Vales de Despensa).
Life Insurance.
On-site Lunch/Cafeteria service included.
Plus many more TOP market benefits!
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