Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager leads a team of R&D engineers responsible for production line transfers, design-for-manufacturability execution, and sustaining engineering activities within a high-volume production environment. The role bridges Global Product R&D and Operations, ensuring that product designs are successfully translated into robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Mexicali Engineering team
Own execution of production line transfers, including new programs, site transfers, and dual sourcing
Define and approve the assembly process architecture during line transfer, including assembly sequence, station breakdown, and technical requirements
Drive design alterations and part derivatives to improve manufacturability, yield, and robustness
Serve as the primary technical interface between Global Product Engineering, Operations, and Quality
Approve engineering solutions related to fixtures, detection and prevention methods, rework, and validation
Provide technical leadership for root cause analysis and corrective actions on complex production issues
Ensure effective testing and verification strategies are implemented during transfers and sustaining activities
Support sample builds, First Article approvals, and transfer validation readiness
Develop team capability in DFM/DFA, process understanding, and industrialization best practices
Manage priorities, resource allocation, and technical risk across multiple programs

Scope & Authority:
Technical decision-making authority for manufacturing-related design changes within the approved design envelope
Ownership of R&D execution deliverables for line transfer and industrialization
Influence (but not ownership) over Operations PFMEA and manufacturing process documentation

Key Interfaces:
Global Product R&D and NPI teams
Operations and Manufacturing Engineering
Quality and Reliability Engineering
Supply Chain, tooling, and test equipment suppliers
Customers (as needed for technical discussions)

Success Metrics:
On-time and successful production line transfers
Stable ramp-up yields and reduced post-transfer issues
Effectiveness of design alterations and derivatives
Reduction in rework and engineering-driven escapes
Testing and verification cycle time

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of experience in connector, cable assembly, or power interconnect engineering
Proven experience leading engineering teams in a production environment
Strong background in power connectors, crimping systems, and cable assemblies
Demonstrated experience with production transfers and industrialization

Desired Skills & Attributes:
Strong DFM/DFA mindset
Hands-on technical leadership style
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
Structured problem-solving skills (8D, root cause analysis)
Clear communication in English;
Spanish proficiency strongly preferred
Experience working in a global engineering organization