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?
CONASAMI sets the general minimum wage at 312.41 MXN per day nationwide from January 1 2026. Welders receive double pay for overtime beyond 8 hours daily and triple after 3 extra hours under the Ley Federal del Trabajo. Manufacturing plants in border zones pay an additional 20% premium on this base rate.
Q How many hours per week can welders legally work in Mexico and what leave is mandatory?
The Ley Federal del Trabajo limits welders to 48 hours per week with at least one full rest day. Workers receive 12 paid vacation days after the first year plus 25% vacation premium and 15 days of Christmas bonus by December 20 each year.
Q What documents are required to apply for welder positions through official Mexican channels in 2026?
Applicants must submit CURP, official ID, proof of address, and a valid RFC to the Servicio Nacional de Empleo portal. Welding certification from CONOCER or SEP is mandatory for industrial roles and must be uploaded during registration.
Q Which tax obligations apply to welder salaries in Mexico for 2026?
SAT withholds ISR starting at 1.92% on monthly income above 7,464 MXN and up to 30% for earnings over 50,000 MXN. Welders must file annual declarations by April 30 2026 if receiving benefits exceeding 3 minimum wages monthly.
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