Welding & Manufacturing Engineer

Welding & Manufacturing Engineer

Guadalajara, Mexico

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 in Mexico

Q What is the exact minimum monthly salary for welders in Mexico as of January 2026?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, the minimum wage for welders in Mexico is 18,720 MXN per month for a standard 48-hour workweek as of January 2026. Overtime must be paid at double the rate after 9 hours daily. This applies to all certified welding roles under the Federal Labor Law.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in Mexico?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, welders need a secondary school certificate plus 2 years of verified experience or a CONOCER certification in SMAW or GTAW processes as of 2026. No university degree is mandatory but technical diplomas from SEP-recognized institutes add eligibility points.
Q Which documents must be submitted when applying for welder positions via official Mexican portals?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, applicants must provide CURP, RFC, proof of CONOCER welding certification, and a medical fitness certificate dated within 30 days as of 2026. All documents are uploaded through the STPS employment portal before interviews.
Q What are the legal working hours, annual leave, and benefits for welders in Mexico?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, welders work a maximum of 48 hours per week with 15 days of paid annual leave after the first year as of 2026. Mandatory benefits include IMSS social security and a 25% Christmas bonus paid by December 20 each year.
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