Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (18-month contract) (Tijuana)

## Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (18-month contract)Applylocations: Tijuana, Mexicotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: May 29, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Work Flexibility: Onsite# **What you will do:*** Design and implement automation solutions for new automated production equipment, including customized fixtures and tooling.* Develop equipment specifications and deploy automated equipment aligned to the site’s automation roadmap (mechanization, data automation, and digital shop-floor tools).* Monitor existing automated processes and implement improvements to increase capacity, reduce scrap/reject rates, and enhance line safety using data-driven methods.* Execute equipment and process validations and document results through technical protocols and formal reports.* Perform failure analyses on automated production equipment (e.g., fault tree analysis, failure mode and effects analysis) and drive corrective actions to restore and improve performance.* Create and maintain operating procedures, standard work, and visual work instructions for automated equipment and process changes.* Train production teams on new automation and updates to existing equipment, and advance-train maintenance technicians and engineers who service automated systems.* Coordinate project execution by leading periodic design/project reviews, supporting capital expenditure requests, and managing supplier interactions and bidding activities with machine shops/equipment vendors.# **What you will need****Required*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).* Minimum 5 years of related experience in manufacturing engineering and/or industrial automation.* Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (business communication).* Hands-on experience developing and deploying process mechanization/automation in regulated or quality-controlled manufacturing environments.* Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and wiring blueprints/schematics.* Experience with computer-aided design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER or equivalent).Intermediate programming capability with programmable logic controllers (PLC) and SQL.* Experience writing and executing equipment and process validations and using structured failure analysis methods (e.g., fault tree analysis, FMEA).**Preferred*** Experience applying Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.* Experience using a project management tool (e.g., Microsoft Project or equivalent).Travel Percentage: 10% #J-18808-Ljbffr Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.mx/empleo/5uywr7