Welding & Manufacturing Engineer

Welding & Manufacturing Engineer


Company
Flex LTD
Location
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Trabajo.org

Job Description
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Welding & Manufacturing Engineer located in Guadalajara, North Campus. Reporting to the Director, Process Engineering, this role involves being in charge for process-engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality and delivery improvements in order to hold up a manufacturing organization. What a typical day looks like: - Recognize the manufacturing process, technologies, techniques and the product. - Define, implement and evaluate proposed designs and processes for manufacturability. - Have the capability to singly or with other engineering stakeholders identify root causes of failures in the manufacturing process. - High level participation in daily production activities and effective problem solving on daily issues. - Prepare justification, purchase and implement capital equipment for production. - Hold up and oversee new process equipment production. - Hold up the raising and introduction of engineering change orders (ECOs). - Establish robust, repeatable and reproducible process parameters. - Develop, implement and take ownership of process control methodologies. - Trouble shoot process related issues. - Participate in activities pertaining to cycle time and process improvements. - Evaluate and select various engineered materials. - Implement statistical process research on new and existing products. - Implement safety, productivity and give in improvements. - Improve manufacturing techniques and through put. - Provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in-house capabilities and gives in. - Develop and maintain process documentation. - Review processing methods. - Interface with production of all activities associated with new process implementation and transfer. - Assist in the development of training and provide training to production personnel during new technology transfer. - Provide equipment maintenance and repair hold up as required. - Create calendar to schedule maintenance programs. - Create, define and follow up minimum and maximum spare parts procurement. - Guide cost improvement/reduction programs. - The experience we’re looking to add to our team: - BA/BS degree. - Advanced English. - Direct experience with robots ABB and Yaskawa. - Strong experience in design and fabrication of press break tools. - Strong Knowledge in manufacturing/electronics/ metals industry. - Advanced experience in mechanical assembly. - BoM structuring - Systems integrity - Core Tools (strong knowledge of FMEA) - Strong experience in team leading. - Knowledge of Solidworks software. - Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus. Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide: - Pantry vouchers- Saving Fund- Christmas bonus- Holiday bonus- Medical Insurance- Life Insurance CP68 Job Category Production Engineering Required Skills: Optional Skills:

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q What is the minimum daily wage for welders in Mexico starting January 2026?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, the minimum wage for welders in Mexico is 312.50 MXN per day as of January 1 2026 in the general zone and 374.89 MXN per day in the northern border zone. Overtime after 8 hours must be paid at double the hourly rate.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in Mexico?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, welders must hold a secondary school certificate plus 480 hours of certified technical training completed by December 2025. At least 18 months of documented welding experience in structural or industrial settings is mandatory for formal contracts.
Q Which documents are required to apply for welder positions through official Mexican labor channels in 2026?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, applicants must submit a valid CURP, official ID, proof of technical certification issued after 2024, and a medical fitness certificate dated within 30 days. Applications are processed only via the STPS portal with these four documents.
Q What are the legal working hours and paid leave entitlements for welders in Mexico in 2026?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, welders are limited to 48 hours per week with a mandatory 30-minute rest break after every 4 hours. They receive 12 days of paid annual leave after the first year plus 8 public holidays and 60% salary during maternity or paternity leave.
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