At Gentherm, we say, "It's about the person." We're with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do.

As the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency.

We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world.

BUSINESS PROCESS ENGINEER LEAD

IMPACT & OPPORTUNITY

The Business Process Engineer manages and exercises discretion over the daily operations of the organization's essential and continuous improvement functions in Mexico. This position is responsible for overseeing Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering. The role plays a key part in driving operational excellence by improving cost, quality, and productivity through the development and optimization of manufacturing processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

• Lead the creation and review of standards, capacity analysis, and productivity improvements across the plant.
• Oversee the implementation and sustainment of LEAN manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Develop and manage overall plant capacity planning and expansion strategies with Production leadership.
• Coordinate the development and updates of production layouts and process designs.
• Drive standardization across production lines and optimize workflows for efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, quality, and throughput.
• Design plant layout and equipment distribution to support efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.

Process Engineering

• Continuously analyze manufacturing processes to identify and address improvement opportunities.
• Lead the design and implementation of new processes and manufacturing equipment.
• Manage capital investment projects, including labor, tooling, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure on-time execution of PPAPs, test runs, and engineering changes according to the PCP timeline.
• Serve as a liaison between departments for cross-functional improvement initiatives and compliance with IATF 16949.
• Supervise teams across Manufacturing, Industrial, Product, and Plant Engineering functions.
• Communicate effectively with the General Manager regarding departmental challenges and updates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 7 years of experience in Industrial, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering roles.
• Previous leadership experience in the automotive industry.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience in plant start-ups, process transfers, and New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in data analysis and data-driven decision-making.

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 9656

Country/Region: MX

Published: Jun 3, 2025