Tier 2 Automotive Company is Hiring:

Senior Stamping Engineer

We Offer:

Monthly gross salary: $40,000 - $60,000 MXN

Superior benefits package:

• Savings fund: 13% (capped)
• Grocery vouchers: 10% (capped)
• Major medical expenses insurance
• Life insurance
• Year-end bonus (Aguinaldo): 25 days
• Vacation premium:
• 50% in the 1st year
• 54% in the 2nd year
• 56% in the 3rd year
• Bereavement support:
• Spouse & children: 3 days off + $3,000 MXN
• Parents: 3 days off + $1,500 MXN
• Paternity leave (men):
• Legal days + 5 additional days
• $3,000 MXN financial support
• Maternity support (women):
• $3,000 MXN financial support
• Christmas bonus: $1,300 MXN
• Subsidized meals: $13.44 MXN per meal

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Technical Specialist in Tool & Die.
• Experience: 10–15 years in stamping process design, tool & die manufacturing in the automotive industry (preferably Tier 2).
• Technical Knowledge:
• Design and manufacturing of stamping dies
• Material selection (stainless steel, mild steel)
• Types of stamping: progressive, transfer, cold/hot stamping
• CAD/CAM software: AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks
• Standards: IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and APQP (preferred)
• Skills:
• Team leadership, process optimization
• English communication (B2–C1 level)

Key Technical Expertise:

• Tool & Die Design: Deep knowledge in die design and tolerances for stamping processes.
• Material Selection: Expert in behavior and selection of metals and plastics under stamping pressure.
• Process Definition: Experience with cold/hot stamping, high-precision, progressive and transfer stamping.
• Quality Control: Proficient in quality standards to ensure part accuracy and compliance with specs.
• CAD/CAM & Simulation: Hands-on experience using tools like AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks.
• Failure Analysis: Ability to detect and resolve stamping defects such as cracks, wrinkles, and distortions.
• GD&T Knowledge: Full understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Press Equipment: Familiarity with presses from 150 to 1500 tons.
• Process Optimization: Focused on cost and cycle time reduction through efficiency improvements.
• Automation & Controls: Knowledge in robots, sensors, and quality control systems within stamping lines.
• Maintenance: Ability to coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, identify critical spares in BOMs.
• Time & Motion Management: Skilled in maximizing machine and personnel utilization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Involvement in APQP, supplier management, tool buy-offs, actual vs. estimated scrap analysis, SPM validation, and blank size assessments.

Responsibilities:

Stamping Process Design & Development

• Design progressive and transfer stamping dies.
• Define and simulate cold/hot stamping processes using CAD/CAM tools.
• Review and validate strip layouts and tooling with corporate.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Analyze and improve current stamping processes to reduce scrap and cycle times.
• Establish parameters for new tools (e.g., SPM, blank size).
• Compare actual vs. estimated scrap and define corrective actions.

Quality Control & Failure Analysis

• Ensure compliance with GD&T tolerances.
• Detect and resolve stamping issues (cracks, wrinkles, distortion).
• Work with quality and APQP teams for process validation and release.

Technical Maintenance & Management

• Coordinate preventive/corrective maintenance of dies.
• Identify and manage critical spare parts and BOM minimums/maximums.
• Ensure tool availability and functionality on the production floor.

Team Leadership

• Supervise 3 engineers responsible for stamping operations and development.
• Delegate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure targets are met.
• Train and develop technical staff.

Project Management

• Lead new product launches and process improvement projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers, clients, and North American corporate teams.
• Ensure project deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and APQP standards.
• Promote industrial safety practices in the stamping area.

Cross-functional Communication

• Report progress and KPIs to the Engineering Manager.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, design, maintenance, and corporate teams.
• Maintain fluent communication (in English) with Tier 1 clients and corporate headquarters in North America.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Lunch break: 1 hour

Work Location:

Parque Industrial Querétaro, Qro. – On-site