Business Excellence Engineer

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an  Business Excellence Engineer, located in Guadalajara, North Campus.

Reporting to the Business Excellence Leader, the role involves responsibilities for activities of personnel engaged in the troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of manufacturing equipment in order to attain goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

What a typical day looks like:

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  Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3. 

• Applying and deploying Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization. 

• In charge of eliminating waste and create value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment. 

• Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process. 

• Create and validate processes/standards based on standard work and BPs 

• Identify, Drive and Yokoten Best practices based Kaizen projects on the accord timilines 

• Conduct Industrial Engineering lean and six sigma training and accelerate the proliferation of Lean culture thru out the organization by guiding and facilitating Continues Improvement Lean Deployment.  

• Perform assessment of Continuous Improvement Maturity Tracker (CIMT) Operation/Supply chain/Office and drive initiatives to close gaps. 

• Agile participate in the selection and executions of lean and six sigma projects. 

• Transformation (continuous workshop in 90 days). Facilitate Continues Improivement Transformation activities through Kaizen, workshops and Small Group Activities. 

• Comprehend and use Center point portal as depository to enable data research and cost saving effectiveness 

• Achieve Industrial, Lean & 6 sigma training & Certification in order to become subject matter expert in the organization 

 The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence roles.
• Intermediate-Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Proven experience leading and implementing continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Ability to work independently and manage improvement initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Proactive mindset with a strong results-oriented approach.
• High tolerance for pressure and ability to effectively navigate challenges and changing priorities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Leadership.
• Effective communication.
• Analytical thinking.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability to change.
• Proactivity and sense of urgency.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
 

• Competitive Salary.
• Life & Medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Food Coupons.
• Saving Fund.

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Job Category

Operational Excellence

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