Manufacturing Operations Engineer 2 - Mexico
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Watlow scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Manufacturing Operations Engineer II supports and improves complex manufacturing processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role provides technical leadership for assigned production areas, drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports equipment and automation projects, and collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to enhance manufacturing performance and operational excellence.
Responsibilities.
Support assigned manufacturing processes and production areas by troubleshooting issues, improving performance metrics, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving quality, increasing throughput, and lowering manufacturing costs using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Manage and support equipment, tooling, and automation projects, including specification, installation, validation, and production ramp-up activities.
Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, training materials, and manufacturing controls to ensure consistent and repeatable operations.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and process validations to ensure manufacturability, quality, and successful implementation.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, resolve production challenges, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3+ years of related engineering experience, or a Technical Degree/Certificate with 5+ years of related experience.
Experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, equipment implementation, or related technical roles within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance through process optimization, cost reduction, quality improvements, or automation initiatives.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and quality teams.