Sr. Engineering Manager

THE COMPANY

Our client is a global leader in sealing, coating, and corrosion prevention solutions, serving the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. With innovative products including self-healing coatings, visco-elastic technologies, shrink sleeves, and polymeric anodes, the company has established a robust presence across international markets.
The Tijuana manufacturing site is the largest facility in its global network and a core production hub for high demand shrink sleeves used in oil & gas piping. In 2024, the division reached $300 million USD in global revenue, contributing to a parent group generating over $25 billion USD annually.

THE POSITION

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of our client’s flagship plant in Tijuana, Mexico into a modern, efficient, world-class manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for a seasoned engineering professional who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at leading capital projects, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing complex manufacturing operations.
You will oversee a team of engineers and technicians while managing equipment, processes, and technical standards across the plant. Your mission: enhance operational performance, ensure safety and quality compliance, reduce costs, and deliver results on major capital investments. This position reports to the Global Director of engineering and Automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians
• Drive execution of strategic capital projects and plant-wide improvement initiatives
• Establish and enforce standards for equipment safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, UL, CE)
• Oversee plant-wide engineering systems, including preventative maintenance and technical documentation
• Identify and lead cost-saving projects, risk assessments, and process optimizations
• Evaluate and integrate modern technologies and manufacturing innovations
• Manage annual capital budget in collaboration with the Plant Director; oversee all CAPEX requests
• Maintain centralized records of plant engineering knowledge, such as:

• Plant layout and “as-built” configurations
• Equipment specs and mechanical/electrical drawings
• Manufacturing control parameters
• Safety risk assessments and SOPs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with:
• Operations: to enhance equipment efficiency and output
• Quality: to improve product consistency and reduce scrap
• Health & Safety: to ensure a safe manufacturing environment
• R&D: to support the launch of new products and technologies
• Customer Service & Finance: to align engineering initiatives, cost tracking, and product costing

THE CANDIDATE

Education & Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Prefer Mechanical, Industrial, Electro-Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical. Master’s or P.Eng/C.Eng designation preferred
  • 7 to 10 years’ experience in engineering leadership roles within manufacturing environments
  • Proven record of accomplishment managing large-scale technical programs and capital projects
  • CAPEX and budget elaboration and management
  • Experience with Plastics extrusion (extruders) a plus. Ideally sheet extrusion, coating of sheets / adhesives)
  • Automation knowledge is a plus (PLC’s single point control, etc.)
  • Experience implementing Continuous improvement methodology and lean required.
  • Understanding of functional safety required.
  • Able to read drawings, blueprints, and CAD/SolidWorks familiarity

Skills & Competencies:

• • Strong leadership and talent development capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in project management under tight timelines and evolving scopes
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, fluid environments requiring adaptability and initiative
  • Data-driven decision-making and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Fluent in English. Able to make high level presentations in English to corporate. Fluent in Spanish.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of engineering operations at a top-tier manufacturing facility undergoing strategic transformation. You’ll join a globally respected organization with financial strength and technological ambition to innovate on a scale, and you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of the company’s most important plant.