Regional Mechanical Engineer

About the role

As the Regional Mechanical Industrial Engineer, you are responsible for production technologies in the Americas region. Your objective is to train, develop, and ensure standards are followed, with autonomous coordination and execution of regional engineering operations tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the technology landscape in collaboration with the plants.
• Serve as the regional process owner for specific technologies.
• Provide technical support for the identification, selection, and qualification of new suppliers.
• Organize local process and technology transfer/training.
• Technically develop regional existing production processes in alignment with Global Industrial Engineering (GIE).
• Benchmark and share best practices.
• Plan and realize investments.
• Plan and extend production capacity and new technologies.
• Support as a 2nd level resource for local plants in solving complex quality and technical problems from internal or external complaints.
• Actively plan and implement process optimizations and rationalizations.
• Design workplace layouts and manage time studies.
• Prepare and execute Industrial Engineering (IE) related tasks for duplication/relocation projects.

Requirements

• Industrial Engineering degree or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in engineering within a related industry (electronics/cable).
• Extensive knowledge in milling and lathe operations.
• Basic knowledge of electrical connectors and connector assembly.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with SAP management.
• Training in JIT (Just-In-Time) techniques and Core Tools.
• Preferably experience in the automotive industry (IATF 16949).

Skills

• Customer orientation, leadership, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Sense of urgency with a focus on achieving results.
• Process innovation and design of efficient, sustainable processes.
• Commitment to corporate environmental and social responsibility.
• Ethics and integrity.

Benefits

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start, increasing to a maximum of 36 days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to the employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and fitness reimbursement.
• Hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match, fully vested upon eligibility.
• Voluntary Time Off (VTO) for community service and holiday drives.
• Onsite café and company celebrations (holiday events, theme days, Oktoberfest, etc.).

Pay

Competitive salary range: $90,000 - $115,000 (commensurate with experience). This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.