Controls Engineering Manager (Playa del Carmen)

Job Summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a MFG Engineering Manager. Manage a team of manufacturing engineers to support existing production lines and follow the daily operation of the business in order to improve the overall equipment efficiency and the profitability of the site.

This role will also be responsible for the design, development, and validation of new equipment and manufacturing processes, process safety, process quality, product cost, tooling cost, NPIs and process development. Will support the introduction of Lean Manufacturing, Six sigma, Industry 4.0, Kaizen and EHS initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers focused on the daily operation improvements in metal stamping, painting and manual assembly.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team for the PFMEA definition and contribute to the Control Plan updates.
• Determine manufacturing methods, machinery and tools to produce parts, sub‑assemblies, and assemblies.
• Supervise the development of work instructions for the process and define operation parameters to meet and exceed quality standards.
• Support the definition of maintenance and cleaning procedures.
• Safety responsibilities include safety and housekeeping objectives, follow all safety rules and procedures and report unsafe conditions to line management.
• Evaluate existing machinery, fabrication equipment, tooling, etc. for safety, capacity, capability, effectiveness, etc.
• Develop detailed technical specifications for new equipment and manage capital projects.
• Outline the required workflow and material handling devices including storage areas, work areas, and workplace layout.
• Prepare complete operation line‑ups to manufacture all parts for a product line or for a section.
• Provide training, guidance and technical support to leaders, operators and team members.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Pro Launch through the creation of Process Maps, Standard Work, Takt Times, Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments, Control Plans, and Job Safety Analysis for production lines.
• Estimate the time required for manufacturing all parts for a product line.
• Actively reduce current standard times.
• Lead cross‑functional resources to execute projects – Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities.
• Work in the installation, commissioning and setup of new machines and processes.
• Develop continuous improvement ideas to improve the quality, performance and productivity of the business.
• Deployment of robust manufacturing processes that assure high quality products.
• Contribute to the accreditation of the plant under the ISO **** standards.

Qualifications

• Education Level Required : Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. Master degree in Engineering or Operations is desired.
• Years and Area of Experience Required : Minimum of 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering; 5 years leading a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Experience in PFMEA and Control Plan definition.
• Proven experience in process improvements and cost reduction.
• Experience in a greenfield is a plus.
• Experience in management of capital projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC (Statistical Process Control) and ISO ****.
• Knowledge of APQP and Core Tools.
• Ability to lead PFMEA definition.
• Knowledge of project management and problem‑solving techniques.
• Knowledge in metal stamping and painting is desired.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish).
• Proficient in MS Office toolset.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to replicate gained knowledge and train others.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Results oriented.
• Digital mindset.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees.

Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.