Manufacturing Leader

GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems.

A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. We are a trusted partner for most of the world’s automotive companies, specialising in developing, building and supplying market-leading driveline systems and advanced ePowertrain technologies.

90% of the global vehicle manufacturers choose GKN Automotive and everyday 100’s of millions of cars are driven everyday using our technology. We’ve spent more than 20 years driving innovation in electric drive systems, working with most major OEMs to deliver Electrical Control Units (ECUs). Our eDrive technology is now powering over two million vehicles on the road today.

**GKN Automotive Mexico**:
Established in 1979, today we employ 3500 talented professionals across 2 production sites and one distribution centre at our facilities in Celaya and Villagran, Guanajuato. With a footprint of 251,439m2 and over 151 productions lines we produce CV Drive shafts and Propshafts at our state-of the-art manufacturing sites which include a forging operation. The Mexico operations represent a critical regional facility for GKN Automotive and have also been recognized internationally for excellence and innovation. As leading Tier 1 supplier we are supplying most leading global established OEMs and we also have customers among the emerging vehicle manufacturers as we help them find new, sustainable solutions for the next phase of the automotive industry.

Our culture is open and collaborative, and employees regularly have an opportunity to engage with leaders, provide ideas and work to develop these to become a reality. It’s a place where our multi-discipline teams partner, collaborate, and learn from each other.

We take pride in developing our people and in supporting them to achieve their career goals. Professional development is supported by relevant, sponsored technical training, coaching, and access to self-driven training across a wide range of topics covering hard and soft skills. Today, more than 40% of our leadership team has progressed from operational delivery roles and 10% of our employees have moved into global positions supporting the wider organization.

**Job Purpose
**To design the manufacturing process that meets the lead time, ensuring the quality and delivery of the product in the time required by the customer.

**Specifications -**

Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Electrical, Electronic Engineer or similar degree.
- Able to maintain fluent conversations and write in English.
- 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in the design and development of processes or in Production areas.

**Job specifications**
- Approve the necessary resources considered in the quotations for new programs.
- Ensure compliance of the process design with established quality, safety, cost, output and efficiency objectives.
- Ensure the development of the processes according to plan (Quality, Safety, Output).
- Providing the required support during production to minimize productivity losses
- Leading improvements in production processes.
- Define the future or the strategy to be followed in the production processes in the medium and long term.

**Technical skills**
- Knowledge of the product and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of the current situation of the processes/lines of your business unit.
- Knowledge of costs and machinery characteristics.
- Knowledge of specific customer requirements.
- Proficiency in 4M's.
- Proficient in geometric and dimensional tolerances.
- Proficient in GKN and B4's standards.
- Knowledge of product and manufacturing processes.
- Proficient in the FEA process.
- Knowledge of environmental and quality standards.
- Knowledge of material properties.
- Use of teaching techniques.
- Negotiation techniques.
- Project management skills.
- Use of risk management techniques.
- Use of effective communication techniques.
- Uses strategic planning.
- Knowledge of new technological trends in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of machinery and equipment characteristics.