MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

With more than 75 years in the market, Calorex has positioned itself as the leader in offering water heating solutions in Mexico. Calorex is constantly innovating to offer the best water heaters, developing eco-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. Our global quality standards, durability, sustainability and energy saving are characteristics that lead us to be recognized worldwide.
 

Calorex is part of Ariston Group, a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
 

We are looking for an experienced and motivated  Manufacturing Engineering Manager with strong project management capabilities to lead key industrial and transformation projects within our manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will:

• Drive the optimization, redesign, and development of production processes
• Lead strategic industrial projects supporting our production ramp‑up
• Ensure the successful integration of new product lines into our manufacturing environment
• You will work closely with the Plant Director and the Central Manufacturing Engineering team to shape the plant’s industrial future and support its growth journey.

Key Responsibilities Industrial Engineering & Process Optimization

• Design, redesign, and continuously improve production processes to enhance ergonomics, efficiency, flexibility, and capacity while reducing waste.
• Develop production standards, methods, and operating procedures
• Conduct time/motion studies, manage bottlenecks, and perform line balancing
• Support plant layout design or redesign to streamline flows

Industrialization & Equipment Management

• Define technical specifications for new machines and production lines
• Lead design reviews with external suppliers
• Manage commissioning and acceptance of new equipment
• Drive implementation of technological upgrades and Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Lead the Early Equipment Management (EEM) pillar within the WCM structureIndustrialize new products and support Engineering Change Requests from R&D and Quality

Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Drive end‑to‑end project management for industrial and manufacturing projects—from planning to execution and stabilization
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance
• Lead project reviews, prepare progress reports, and track risks and key milestones
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with operational targets.
• Support change management and process optimization during scale‑up phase

Qualifications Technical & Professional Background

• Engineering degree and 3–5 years of experience in similar roles within manufacturing
• Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing project management Knowledge of key production processes (metal stamping, welding, enameling, painting, PU injection, assembly, automation).
• Experience with time & method studies (MTM-UAS is a plus)
• Technical procurement and vendor management skills
• Proficiency in Autocad, Cadra, SolidWorks or other 2D/3D design tools

Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Basics of WCM or other lean/continuous improvement approaches
• Knowledge of safety and environmental concepts applied to production
• Basics of statistical quality control, simulation, and applied statistics
• Understanding of cost and performance accounting
• Basics of mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software used in maintenance

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.