Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Management Leader to lead our Project Engineering organization and drive operational excellence across engineering activities. This role requires a strong people leader who can effectively manage technical teams, balance workload and resources, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of business objectives.
The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with engineering expertise, excellent communication abilities in both English and Spanish, and a passion for developing high-performing teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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Lead and manage a Project Engineering organization of approximately 30 team members through a team of supervisors and engineers.
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Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to direct reports and the broader engineering team.
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Drive achievement of department KPIs related to quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and project execution.
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Plan and optimize engineering workload, capacity, and resource allocation to meet business demands.
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Collaborate with teams in the United States and manufacturing operations in Monterrey to ensure alignment and execution.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, standardization, and operational excellence.
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Ensure engineering activities comply with design intent, customer requirements, and company standards.
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Lead change management initiatives to improve processes, productivity, and overall business performance.
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Drive customer satisfaction through effective communication, issue resolution, and proactive stakeholder management.
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Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, innovation, and safety within the organization.
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Strong leadership experience managing managers, supervisors, and engineering professionals.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions and geographic locations.
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Strong business acumen and the ability to balance technical priorities with operational objectives.
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Experience planning workload, managing resources, and leading teams through periods of growth and change.
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Ability to build trust, develop talent, and create a high-performance team environment.
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Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
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Knowledge of Design for Cost (DFC) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
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Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
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7+ years of experience in engineering, technical operations, project engineering, or a related environment.
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Previous experience leading engineering teams and people managers.
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Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Strong experience with:
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Planner
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Microsoft Visio
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Tableau
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Experience with KPI management, resource planning, and capacity management.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Basic knowledge of Design for Cost (DFC).
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Basic knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
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Experience working in manufacturing or industrial engineering environments.
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Knowledge of:
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AutoCAD
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SEE Electrical (SEE XP)
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ETAP
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Experience supporting engineering organizations with global or cross-functional teams.
Local Benefits (English):
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(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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