Summary The Manufacturing engineering Manager / Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational performance, product quality, productivity, and cost efficiency within a wire harness manufacturing environment. This role combines technical engineering leadership with a strong focus on Lean Manufacturing, process standardization, waste elimination, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will drive engineering solutions, implement continuous improvement strategies, and lead cross‑functional teams to support production requirements, new product introductions, customer expectations, and long‑term business objectives. The idóneo candidate has extensive experience in automotive or commercial vehicle manufacturing, preferably in wire harness assembly, with a strong understanding of electrical harness manufacturing processes, production layouts, tooling, automation, and high‑mix manufacturing operations. Manufacturing Engineering Leadership
- Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team, establishing priorities, performance expectations, and technical standards.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, work instructions, production layouts, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
- Ensure manufacturing processes are capable, efficient, repeatable, and aligned with customer and quality requirements.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, process validations, and production launches from the manufacturing side.
- Drive standardization of manufacturing processes across production lines and workstations.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance,



and Program Management to resolve technical and production challenges. Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
- Develop and execute a continuous improvement roadmap aligned with plant objectives and business priorities.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Kaizen events, standardized work, waste elimination, and line balancing.
- Identify opportunities to improve labor productivity, manufacturing efficiency, throughput, scrap, rework, and overall equipment effectiveness where applicable.
- Lead process improvement projects focused on reducing manufacturing costs, cycle times, bottlenecks, and operational variation.
- Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies, including root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, Red X problem solving and corrective and preventive actions.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and sustainability of improvement initiatives.
- Ensure improvements are documented, standardized, and sustained through effective follow‑up and process controls. Wire Harness Manufacturing and Process Optimization
- Optimize wire cutting, stripping, crimping, terminal insertion, connector assembly, sealing, taping, bundling, and electrical testing processes.
- Evaluate production methods, workstation ergonomics, labor utilization, and material flow to improve efficiency and quality.
- Support the selection, implementation,



and optimization of manufacturing equipment, automated processes, applicators, fixtures, and testing systems.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet applicable customer specifications and industry quality standards.
- Partner with Quality Engineering to address crimp quality, terminal retention, continuity testing, dimensional requirements, and other process‑related defects.
- Support engineering change implementation and ensure appropriate updates to process documentation, tooling, and production instructions. Cost Reduction and Productivity Improvement
- Identify and lead initiatives to reduce conversion costs, labor hours, scrap, rework, overtime, and equipment‑related losses.
- Develop business cases and return‑on‑investment analyses for engineering projects, automation, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
- Monitor project performance against established cost, productivity, quality, and delivery targets.
- Work closely with Operations and Finance to validate savings and ensure improvement projects deliver measurable business results. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Supply Chain, and Program Management to improve overall plant performance.
- Support customer requirements, production transfers, capacity planning, and new program launches.
- Lead cross‑functional teams in resolving complex manufacturing issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and results to plant leadership and other stakeholders. Team Development and Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing engineers and continuous improvement personnel.
- Establish clear objectives, accountability, and development plan

📌 Manufacturing Engineering (Agua Prieta)
🏢 Mwc De México, De C.V.
📍 Agua Prieta