SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 5453 | JOB GRADE: 16
| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the design, implementation and continuous improvement of work cells in assembly or machining according to KPS standards.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for implementing process improvements leading manufacturing to improve cycle times, equipment down time, OEE, FTF, etc.
- Provides Manufacturing support to define, design and launch new lines.
- Influence technological changes to improve KPI’s on the site.
- Develops and prepares capital projects to implement process improvement or strategies.
- Support plans and strategies to train engineers and technicians.
- Supports WCM on the site
- Supports Safety and Ergonomics/.
- Stops assembly lines and creates alternatives along with a multifunctional team if; Products Quality or Safety is compromised.
- Knows and communicates the need for product safety.
- Influence technological changes in manufacturing for ACU.
- Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.
- The employee has the authority to stop the production line, when he/she notices that the product has a quality problem or defect.
- Support PSA Activities and procedures with team members
- Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.
Management & Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Reports to plant, lead or site engineering Manager.
- Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees. Co-ops or students may report to this position. Temporally, Manufacturing Engineers and Controls Engineer may report to this position.
- This position can temporally attend a power base if designated by the supervisor.
Knowledge:
- Time and motion study and improvement, work balancing
- Failure mode and effect analysis
- Design for maintenance focus.
- Expert in programing (AB, Labview,Siemens), focus on improving existent programs to make them more effective/safer/faster.
- Measurement systems analysis
- Instrumentation expert
- Mechanicall Engineering
- Problem solving and Six Sigma methodologies
- Error Proof Systems.
- DMAIC methodology
- Data analysis and problem solving
- Advanced knowledge for Pneumatics and electronics
Experience:
Demonstrated experience working in manufacturing projects, problem solving, automation, equipment integration, pneumatics, electronics, maintenance, and mechanical engineering.
Skills:
- Hands on
- Teamwork.
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Strong communication
- Technical Influence
- Problem solving, ability to convert trends or data into solutions
- Creativity
- Time management
- Leadership
- Product knowledge
Education/Certifications:
- BS degree in Engineering (ME, MET, EE, EET) required
- Greenbelt Certified preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish a must
What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Life insurance
- Christmas Bonus
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition programs
- Gym