Job Description

THE COMPANY

Our client is a global leader in sealing, coating, and corrosion prevention solutions, serving the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. With innovative products including self-healing coatings, visco-elastic technologies, shrink sleeves, and polymeric anodes, the company has established a robust presence across international markets.

The Tijuana manufacturing site is the largest facility in its global network and a core production hub for high demand shrink sleeves used in oil & gas piping. In 2024, the division reached $300 million USD in global revenue, contributing to a parent group generating over $25 billion USD annually.


THE POSITION


We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of our client’s flagship plant in Tijuana, Mexico into a modern, efficient, world-class manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for a seasoned engineering professional who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at leading capital projects, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing complex manufacturing operations.

You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians while managing equipment, processes, and technical standards across the plant. Your mission: enhance operational performance, ensure safety and quality compliance, reduce costs, and deliver results on major capital investments. This position reports to the Global Director of engineering and Automation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians
  • Drive execution of strategic capital projects and plant-wide improvement initiatives
  • Establish and enforce standards for equipment safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, UL, CE)
  • Oversee plant-wide engineering systems, including preventative maintenance and technical documentation
  • Identify and lead cost-saving projects, risk assessments, and process optimizations
  • Evaluate and integrate modern technologies and manufacturing innovations
  • Manage annual capital budget in collaboration with the Plant Director; oversee all CAPEX requests
  • Maintain centralized records of plant engineering knowledge, such as:
  • Plant layout and “as-built” configurations
  • Equipment specs and mechanical/electrical drawings
  • Manufacturing control parameters
  • Safety risk assessments and SOPs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with:
  • Operations: to enhance equipment efficiency and output
  • Quality: to improve product consistency and reduce scrap
  • Health & Safety: to ensure a safe manufacturing environment
  • R&D: to support the launch of new products and technologies
  • Customer Service & Finance: to align engineering initiatives, cost tracking, and product costing

    • THE CANDIDATE


    Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Prefer Mechanical, Industrial, Electro-Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical. Master’s or P.Eng/C.Eng designation preferred
    7 to 10 years’ experience in engineering leadership roles within manufacturing environments
    Proven record of accomplishment managing large-scale technical programs and capital projects
    CAPEX and budget elaboration and management
    Experience with Plastics extrusion (extruders) a plus. Ideally sheet extrusion, coating of sheets / adhesives)
    Automation knowledge is a plus (PLC’s single point control, etc.)
    Experience implementing Continuous improvement methodology and lean required.
    Understanding of functional safety required.
    Able to read drawings, blueprints, and CAD/SolidWorks familiarity

    • Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and talent development capabilities
    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
    Proficiency in project management under tight timelines and evolving scopes
    Comfortable in fast-paced, fluid environments requiring adaptability and initiative
    Data-driven decision-making and a continuous improvement mindset
    Fluent in English. Able to make high level presentations in English to corporate. Fluent in Spanish.

    • Why Apply?


    This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of engineering operations at a top-tier manufacturing facility undergoing strategic transformation. You’ll join a globally respected organization with financial strength and technological ambition to innovate on a scale, and you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of the company’s most important plant.

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