Description
**Job Description**
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The Development Engineer (ELO) is a team member participating in an accelerated training program focused on gaining comprehensive knowledge of the business—specifically Cemex cement plants. During their participation in the program, the ELO rotates through various organizational areas via structured rotations, performing real area-related tasks, contributing to improvement or transformation projects, and developing key technical and cross-functional competencies essential for their professional career. This role demands strong learning agility, adaptability to diverse organizational contexts, and collaboration with multiple leaders and teams.
**Key Responsibilities**
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During Rotations
* Integrate into operational or staff activities of the assigned area.
* Execute tasks, analyses, and deliverables defined by the rotation leader.
* Document processes, learnings, and opportunities for improvement.
* Present progress and results to area leaders and stakeholders.
* Achieve the learning objectives established for each rotation.
In Improvement or Transformation Projects
* Identify relevant issues within the area or operation.
* Design and implement action plans grounded in agile methodologies.
* Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to execute the project.
* Coordinate with an assigned sponsor for project follow-up.
* Measure and communicate the impact of implemented solutions.
**Job Challenges**
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* Learning and delivering value within short rotation periods.
* Adapting to different teams, leaders, and operational contexts.
* Building credibility as early-career talent.
* Translating learning into tangible results for the area.
**Required Skills and Knowledge**
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Degrees: Administrative Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
* Recent graduate or up to two years since completion of university studies.
* Full-time availability.
* Openness to rotating across different areas and/or locations.
* Intermediate–advanced English level (B2 or higher).
* Genuine interest in professional development within Cemex.
* Willingness to relocate upon program completion.
Required Knowledge:
* Industrial and manufacturing processes (continuous production)
* Applied engineering fundamentals (mechanical, electrical, automation, materials, or chemistry, depending on specialization)
* Concepts of continuous improvement and process analysis
* Basic proficiency with digital tools and data analysis
Required Competencies:
Cross-functional Competencies
* Leadership ability and initiative-taking
* Teamwork, especially in multidisciplinary teams
* Effective communication
* Interpersonal relationships
* Adaptability to change
* Accelerated learning
Thinking Competencies
* Strategic and analytical thinking
* Structured problem analysis and resolution
* Innovation and continuous improvement
Technical and Functional Competencies
* Basic technical knowledge of the rotation area
* Understanding of operational, commercial, or administrative processes
* Basic proficiency with analysis and reporting tools
* Ability to document processes and produce structured deliverables.
**Relationships**
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Internal:
* Production areas (kilns, grinding, packaging) to understand the operational process
* Maintenance (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) for technical support and equipment reliability
* Quality and laboratory departments for process control and specification compliance
* Staff (Operational Support) – Process and Projects, Quality, Maintenance, Operational Strategy, Operations Development
* Supply Chain for production and inventory coordination
External:
* Suppliers of materials, spare parts, and services
* Contractors and external personnel involved in maintenance, improvement, or repair projects
* Regulatory authorities regarding safety and environmental matters (indirectly or accompanied)
* External consultants or auditors for certifications or regulatory compliance.
**Diversity and Inclusion at CEMEX**
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At Cemex, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and conduct business. We respect diversity, champion inclusion, and prohibit discrimination against any talented individual—regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnic origin, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity/paternity, or nationality. We foster an equitable culture to build a sustainable business and ensure the well-being and development of Cemex employees.