Manufacturing Engineer-Heat Treatment

gathering, supplier evaluation and selection, and issuance of purchase requisitions.

• ✓Conduct the purchasing process in partnership with the Purchasing department, ensuring adherence to sourcing strategies and internal quality and engineering requirements.
• ✓Own the complete equipment delivery lifecycle: design development and approval, virtual simulations, runoff and supplier approval, shipping, installation through final anchoring, commissioning, capability studies, and start-up (power-on) at production plants, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• ✓Manage contracts with suppliers, integrators, and service providers, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, deadlines, and safety requirements.
• ✓Take full financial ownership of the project: prepare cost estimates, control the project checkbook and authorized budgets for installations and tooling, track PO authorizations and future commitments, and document all equipment acquisition expenses.
• ✓Develop and manage timing plans, identify deviations, and lead recovery actions when necessary.
• ✓Ensure complete supplier documentation (manuals, installation drawings, spare parts lists, preventive maintenance plans, among others).
• ✓Produce process documentation, including flowcharts, process illustrations, PFMEA, DCP, process sheets, visual aids, gauging instructions, and control charts, among others.
• ✓Apply failure prevention tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, SCCAF, Error Proofing) to mitigate risks in new programs/equipment.
• ✓Develop and implement standardized engineering solutions for equipment, with responsibility for ergonomics, safety, productivity, and process compliance.
• ✓Document the results of engineering studies, development tests, and process improvement projects, contributing to organizational standards and lessons learned.
• ✓Participate in the development of operational strategies such as plant layout, machine spare parts, visual factory, and scrap identification/evaluation/disposal, aiming to improve quality and reduce costs.
• ✓Act as the main interface between engineering teams, suppliers (OEMs), plants, maintenance, and other internal areas (purchasing, quality, safety, facilities).
• ✓Work in cross-functional teams to achieve program cost, quality, and timing targets, together with the product design team to ensure manufacturing feasibility and process robustness.
• ✓Lead the resolution of technical and program issues, escalating to leadership when there is a significant impact on cost, timing, equipment availability, or scope.
• ✓Coordinate labor planning, ensuring the availability of skilled labor when required for installation.
• ✓Prepare and present status reports, program review presentations, and executive presentations to senior leadership.
• ✓Lead/participate in project follow-up meetings, clearly and objectively reporting risks, opportunities, and task completion status, including cost, timing, and quality indicators.

You'll have...

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Materials, Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• ✓Min of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing environment
• ✓Experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• ✓Experience in supplier management, technical purchasing, and preparation of purchasing specifications (RFQ/ESWP).
• ✓Experience in schedule management, budgeting, and financial control of capital (CAPEX) projects.
• ✓Knowledge of complex technical drawing interpretation and its application.
• ✓Knowledge of Heat Treatment processes (continuous/batch furnaces, controlled atmospheres, carburizing, hardenability, TUS/SAT validations) will be considered a plus, but is not mandatory.
• ✓Knowledge of gear machining and metrology.
• ✓Computer tools: AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Minitab.
• ✓Knowledge of and experience with statistical tools.
• ✓Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, Gantt charts, tracking dashboards).
• ✓Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to struc