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 wage for Welder Jobs in Mexico in 2026?
As per the Comisión Nacional de los Salarios Mínimos, the minimum wage for welders in Mexico is 312.41 MXN per day in the general zone and 374.89 MXN per day in the northern border zone as of January 1 2026. Welders receive double pay for overtime exceeding 9 hours daily under the Federal Labor Law. Employers must pay at least this rate plus 25 percent for night shifts.
Q What are the required documents to apply for welder positions through official Mexican employment channels?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, applicants must submit a valid CURP, official ID, proof of address, and a certificate of completed secondary education or technical training. For registered positions, a medical fitness certificate dated within 30 days and IMSS affiliation number are mandatory. Applications are processed via the STPS portal with digital uploads only.
Q How many working hours and leave days apply to welder jobs in Mexico?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, welders work a maximum of 48 hours per week with at least one full rest day, and receive 12 days of paid annual leave after the first year increasing by 2 days annually up to 20 days. Mandatory Christmas bonus equals 15 days of salary paid by December 20 each year.
Q What education and experience are needed for welder eligibility in Mexico?
As per the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social, welders require completion of secondary school plus a minimum 240-hour technical welding certificate from a CONOCER-accredited institution. One year of verifiable experience in shielded metal arc welding is mandatory for registered industrial roles.
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