Team Leader Manufacturing Engineering at GKN Automotive

, Guanajuato, Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Management, Forging Processes, Machining, SPQEC, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, CAD Software, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Budget Management, Inventory Control, KPI Management, HSE Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Technical Leadership, Negotiation

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the Tooling Shop and Presenting area, ensuring tooling availability aligned with production demand. * Own and execute the SPQEC process to guarantee tooling release on time and with required quality standards. * Develop and execute precision tooling manufacturing plans. * Administer and control the SLT budget, ensuring effective cost management. * Manage and maintain healthy tooling inventories, ensuring accuracy and availability. * Ensure compliance with KPIs for the tooling area (safety, quality, people, productivity, and cost). * Drive continuous improvement initiatives in tooling manufacturing processes and systems. * Generate and lead CIMS cost-saving projects. * Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental (HSE) policies. * Ensure quality standards are met across tooling and presenting operations. * Optimize the use of resources including people, equipment, and materials. * Lead, communicate, and execute operational strategies and business plans. * Coordinate internal communication plans effectively. * Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders (Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality). Technical Skills & Capabilitie * Strong knowledge of manufacturing and tooling processes * Experience with forging processes and die set maintenance * Machining experience (programming and technical knowledge) * SPQEC and AMEF (FMEA) knowledge * Statistical Process Control (SPC) * CAD software knowledge * Geometric and dimensional tolerances * Environmental and quality standards compliance * Cost control and budgeting * Teaching and mentoring techniques * Negotiation skills Education * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field * 3 to 5 years of proven experience in a similar role. * Demonstrated experience in tooling manufacturing, machining, forging, and expense control. * Experience leading technical teams in industrial manufacturing environments. * English: Conversational (B2 desired) What We Offer * A critical and high-impact technical leadership role * Stable and technically challenging manufacturing environment * Opportunities to lead strategic tooling and manufacturing initiatives * Professional growth and development * Close collaboration with cross-functional plant teams

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Tooling Shop and Presenting area to ensure tooling availability and quality aligned with production demand. Drive continuous improvement, manage the SLT budget, and act as the primary technical interface for internal stakeholders.