Ecolab is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Operational Innovation (OI) team. This candidate will primarily be responsible for applying mechanical engineering and project management experience to drive and execute high impact-cost optimization and resilience projects as part of the OI team. This role will be crucial in driving our Low-Cost Market Sourcing (LCMS) initiatives in Mexico. The driven individual will collaborate with Procurement, Engineering & Connected Solutions (ECS), Equipment Compliance, R&D Teams and Supplier Quality. They will coordinate, drive, and execute new supplier approvals, cost optimization, and security of supply initiatives. Successful candidates will possess strong collaboration and teamwork skills, be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and be a creative problem solver.
What’s in it For You:
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
What You Will Do:
Serve as engineering technical expert on the Low-Cost Market Sourcing team for the alternate supplier qualifications including specification analysis, conducting initial impact assessment from the relevant technical aspects, SME coordination and approvals
OI project management for new supplier approvals, substitution and consolidation projects to enable growth, cost optimization, and security of supply.
Effectively communicate requirements and timelines to internal stakeholders for the implementation of OI projects
Collaborate effectively with global OI teams and other key functions including RDE, regulatory, procurement, supply chain and marketing
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related Engineering or technical discipline with 5 years of experience working in research, development, engineering or supply chain related environment; or Masters’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related Engineering or technical discipline with 3 years of experience working in research, development, engineering or supply chain related environment
Fluent (oral and written) in Spanish and English
Ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the time
Problem solving and critical thinking skills are essential
Effective oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
Results oriented leader looking to grow their career
Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with regulatory agency compliance and requirements
Project Management Experience
PMP certification
Proficient with SAP
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
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