Flex

manufacturing

SeniorProcessEngineeringManager-PaintOperations

Guadalajara, Mexico FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Process Engineering Manager- Paint Operations at Flex. Skills: Process Engineering Management, Paint Operations, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Powder Coating, Liquid Paint Application. managing a team of process engineers and technicians. improving process engineering capabilities to support the paint process area”

What You'll Achieve.

yield; MRB; OEE; UPH; continuance efficiency; streamlined operation; customer product specifications; delivery; cost expectations; increase throughput; reduce costs; improve performance

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Strong problem solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, Strong Knowledge in manufacturing/metal- mechanical industry, Extensive experience in powder coating and liquid paint application, Proven experience in full paint line implementation (continuous or batch systems), Experience with product qualification for painting, silk screen, and tampon (pad) printing, Advanced English level, Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint), Knowledge of systems integrity, Experience in the design and fabrication of fixture gauges, Strong knowledge of Core Tools, especially FMEA, Proven people leadership and team management experience, Strong problem solving skills, Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset, Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus

What You'll Do.

managing a team of process engineers and technicians

improving process engineering capabilities to support the paint process area

operational responsibilities and disciplines inherent to the process

establish and maintain statistical process control systems

Take the leadership on GEMBA walks to lift the execution profile and controls as well as operational conditions of the area

Manage and drive KPIs such as yield

UPH and new technologies implementation

Accountable for the development of a sustainable system not only for the process but for the continuance efficiency and streamlined operation through the wash masking paint application and cure process

Proactively lead new product introductions guaranteeing proper DFM is shared in a timely fashion allowing product considerations to match our process

Establish and improve process capabilities

Develop and maintain process documentation

Manage development projects that are designed to meet customer product specifications

and cost expectations

Work with other engineering team members to design new products that can be manufactured

Improve throughput in constrained areas

and implement new materials and processes for improved performance and/or lower cost

manage cost reduction efforts in assigned process areas

Partner with other engineering team members to design new products that can be manufactured

Coordinate initiatives to increase throughput

reduce costs and improve performance in constrained areas

Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and preserve knowledge with the use of training strategies and evaluation methodology to secure a discipline execution

Collaborate with training department to maintain the good operational practices on the floor shop of serving equipment clean up proper change over

areas preparation through preventative measures and technical solutions (peel off surfaces

adhesive prevention treatments and proper spaces for nozzle test and clean up)

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with other engineering team members to design new products that can be manufactured; Partner with other engineering team members to design new products that can be manufactured; Collaborate with training department

Communication Scope

Advanced English level

Process & Methodology

Manage development projects that are designed to meet customer product specifications, delivery, and cost expectations, Coordinate initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs and improve performance in constrained areas

Full Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary _To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a**Senior Process Engineering Manager- Paint Operations,** located in Guadalajara._ _This role involves being responsible for managing a team of process engineers and technicians working on improving process engineering capabilities to support the paint process area including operational responsibilities and disciplines inherent to the process._ **What a typical day looks like:** * _Manage a team of engineers and technicians to establish and maintain statistical process control systems._ * _Take the leadership on GEMBA walks to lift the execution profile and controls as well as operational conditions of the area._ * _Manage and drive KPIs such as yield, MRB, OEE, UPH and new technologies implementation._ * _Accountable for the development of a sustainable system not only for the process but for the continuance efficiency and streamlined operation through the wash masking paint application and cure process._ * _Proactively lead new product introductions guaranteeing proper DFM is shared in a timely fashion allowing product considerations to match our process._ * _Establish and improve process capabilities._ * _Develop and maintain process documentation._ * _Manage development projects that are designed to meet customer product specifications, delivery, and cost expectations._ * _Work with other engineering team members to design new products that can be manufactured._ * _Improve throughput in constrained areas._

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