The Principal SME Engineer is responsible for driving excellence across product families within our manufacturing operations. The role requires a knowledgeable subject matter expert in manufacturing engineering and Energy products and processes, with a strong focus on optimizing product family processes and ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation. The role requires leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. **Job Requirements** * ROLE SUMMARY + Serve as the product family and Center of Excellence subject matter expert for molded products + Development of high technology advancements that lead to process excellence and intellectual properties. + Drive a culture of change through process benchmarking and optimization through technical expertise. + Collaborate and network across the organization to drive continuous improvements. + Develop process standards that surpass industry competitors. + Develop and deliver training and knowledge sharing applicable to product families and processes to enable organizational learning. + Support strategic business project execution and management. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS + Develop, implement and audit for best practices and guidelines in processes and products. + Operations excellence of product families and associated process performance to world class industry standards. + Drive the development of process excellence for new product introductions. + Reduction in customer complaints. + Reduction in manufacturing costs through process optimization. + Achieving reliable and robust processes through technology enhancements. + Manufacturing Process intellectual property developments. + Integration of leading innovations for process technologies. + Delivering training for product and process to enable a learning organization growth culture. **What your background should look like** REQUIREMENTS * Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on product family processes. * Proven track record of leading and implementing process improvement initiatives. * Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. * Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills. * Strong problem\-solving and analytical skills. * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. * Experience with ERP systems and their role in manufacturing operations. * Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). * Knowledge of Industry 4\.0 standards and practices. Education * Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. * Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field. (Preferred) **Competencies** SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) **Job Locations:** JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA, Chihuahua 32599 Mexico **Travel Required:** 10% to 25% **Requisition ID:** 141321 **Workplace Type:****External Careers Page:** Engineering \& Technology