About the Company
Collis De Mexico

About the Role
Manufacturing Engineer
- Paint Operations Irapuato, Guanajuato | Full-Time Join SSW Advanced Technologies and Help Drive Manufacturing Excellence At SSW Advanced Technologies, we are expanding our Manufacturing Engineering organization in Mexico and seeking a Manufacturing Engineer
- Paint Operations to support our finishing processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and new product introductions at our Irapuato facility. This position will play a critical role in optimizing paint operations, improving product quality, increasing manufacturing efficiency, and supporting future engineering growth initiatives across North America.
The People and Expertise Behind Your Perfect Products. Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer
- Paint Operations is responsible for the development, implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of paint and finishing processes. This role provides technical leadership to production teams, supports new product launches, drives continuous improvement projects, and ensures compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. The successful candidate will combine strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on manufacturing experience to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities
• Paint Process Engineering
• Develop, implement, and optimize paint application processes and operating parameters.
• Support paint preparation, pretreatment, coating, curing, and finishing operations.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Analyze paint defects and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Establish and maintain process standards and operating documentation. Manufacturing Support




• Provide day-to-day engineering support to paint operations and production teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues affecting manufacturing performance.
• Document standard work instructions, process parameters, and operational best practices.
• Support production teams in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. Continuous Improvement
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction and process optimization.
• Conduct time studies, process flow analysis, and capacity evaluations.
• Lead productivity improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancement projects.
• Implement Kaizen, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Quality, Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal quality standards.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and problem-solving activities.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions, environmental risks, or product quality concerns are identified.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System. Why Collis De Mexico part of SSW Advanced Technologies?
• Be part of a growing engineering organization in Mexico.
• Influence key manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Work alongside cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, and quality.




• Support strategic growth projects within a general manufacturing environment.
• Build a rewarding career with a company focused on innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Ready to Make an Impact?
• Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at SSW Advanced Technologies. Qualifications
• Required Qualifications
• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Or a related technical discipline Experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering.
• Experience supporting industrial paint, finishing, coating, powder coating, or surface treatment operations.
• Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements in a production environment.
• Experience supporting new product launches and process validation activities.
• Experience conducting time studies and workflow optimization projects. Required Skills
• Technical Knowledge
• Preferred experience with:
• Powder Coating Processes
• Liquid Paint Systems
• Surface Preparation and Pretreatment
• Industrial Finishing Operations
• Process Validation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Root Cause Analysis
• 8D Problem Solving
• Time and Motion Studies
• Process Documentation
• Interpretation of Engineering Drawings
• APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans Software Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• AutoCAD (preferred)
• ERP Systems (preferred) Language Requirements
• Spanish
• Advanced English preferred Success Factors
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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