Industrial Mechanical Engineer

WS3:

Job Title:

Industrial / Methods Engineer – Line Balancing & Process Sheets (Temporary 2-12 months)

Location:

Saltillo, Coahuila

Key Responsibilities
Process Sheets & Work Instructions (Methodist Role):
Draft, update, and deploy comprehensive  Process Sheets  (SOS/SOP/Standard Work Combination Sheets) for every workstation, detailing assembly steps, safety guidelines, tool usage, and quality checkpoints.
Define standard work methods and ergonomic posture requirements directly on the shop floor to ensure repeatable quality and operator safety.
Time Analysis & Line Balancing (Saturation):
Conduct rigorous time and motion studies (MTM, MOST, Stopwatch timing) across all workstations to capture standard cycle times.
Analyze workstation saturation levels and perform  line balancing  against Takt time to eliminate bottlenecks, minimize non-value-added time (NVA), and optimize operator workloads.
Line Observation & Standard Cycle Definition:
Perform gemba walks to observe actual line execution, verifying sequence dependencies and resource allocation.
Define standard production cycles and integrate quality control plans into each assembly station.
Shopfloor Verification & Plant Sign-off:
Validate cycle times directly on the line alongside operators and shift supervisors.
Secure formal plant sign-off via Approved Validation Sheets after line balancing adjustments.
SAP Routing & Data Master Integration:
Format and upload verified cycle times into  SAP routings  and Work Order parameters, ensuring 100% data integrity between physical shopfloor performance and ERP systems.
Audit post-upload transaction evidence for operational handover to process owners.
Continuous Improvement (WCM Focus):  Drive line efficiency and waste reduction initiatives using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools, specifically within the Work Place Integration (WPI) and Industrial Engineering (IE) pillars.
Technical & Professional Requirements

Education:

Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Methods Engineering.

Experience:

2–10 years as a Methods Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or Process Engineer focusing on assembly line balancing and work instruction development in high-volume manufacturing or automotive.
Methodology & IE Tools:
Proven expertise in  Time & Motion Analysis  (MTM, MOST, STOPWatch analysis) and line saturation mapping.
Hands-on experience applying  World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles (Work Place Integration / Workplace Design).
Systems & Documentation:
Process Documentation:  Mastery in creating technical  Process Sheets  , Standard Work Combination Sheets, and OPLs.
SAP MM/PP:  Direct experience preparing and updating SAP Routings, Work Centers, and assembly sequences.
Software:  Advanced MS Excel (balancing matrices, saturation curves) and 2D AutoCAD.

Soft Skills:

Methodical mindset, strong shopfloor presence, excellent analytical capabilities, and ability to negotiate workload balancing with production supervisors and operator teams.

Language Requirements
English:  Minimum B2/C1 level (fluent written and spoken).
Spanish:  Working proficiency/fluent (essential for shopfloor communication in Mexico).