Function: Supply Chain
Reports to: Site Engineering Manager
Scope: Local
Location: Nuevo Leon
Terms & Conditions: Full time. Permanent contract
Role Summary
The Technology Lead – Case Packing Systems serves as the technical authority for all automatic case packing equipment within the manufacturing site. The role is responsible for driving equipment standardization, improving reliability, increasing manufacturing efficiency, and developing operator-friendly systems that maximize productivity while minimizing operational complexity.
Primary Responsibilities
- Own the engineering strategy for all case packing technologies.
- Improve OEE through engineering solutions and equipment optimization.
- Develop standardized machine designs and engineering specifications.
- Simplify machine operation to improve ergonomics and reduce operator dependency.
- Lead troubleshooting of chronic equipment losses.
- Design and implement reliability improvements.
- Support new equipment selection, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup.
- Standardize automation architecture and maintenance strategies.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, OEMs, and Automation teams.
- Mentor engineering and maintenance personnel.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
Leadership Expectations
- Act as the technical reference for case packing technology.
- Promote collaboration across engineering and operations.
- Drive a culture of standardization, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Influence without direct authority through technical credibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation & Control Engineering, or equivalent.
- 3+ years proven experience implementing and optimizing automatic case packing systems.
- Strong expertise in industrial automation, machine design, motion control, and manufacturing systems.
- Demonstrated success improving reliability and OEE.
- Strong project management and leadership capabilities.
- Experience in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Reliability Engineering, and OEE improvement.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Success Metrics
- OEE.
- Reliability improvement.
- Reduction of downtime.
- Engineering standardization.
- Project delivery.
- Safety.
- Operator usability.
- Manufacturing productivity.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation & Control Engineering or equivalent
- 3+ years proven experience implementing and optimizing automatic case packing systems
- Strong expertise in industrial automation, machine design, and motion control
- Demonstrated success improving reliability and OEE
- Strong project management and leadership capabilities
- Experience in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Reliability Engineering
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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