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LEONI

Global supplier of automotive wiring systems

Head of Production Engineering 2

Engineering LeadershipPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeMerida, Yucatan, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field is required.
  • Five to ten years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering within the automotive industry is required, including proven experience in wiring harness manufacturing.
  • At least five years of leadership experience managing Production Engineering, Plant Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering teams is required.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, VAVE, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Industrial Engineering methodologies is required.
  • Advanced written and spoken English proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise the Production Engineering organizational unit according to defined objectives and key performance indicators.
  • Design and lead initiatives relating to Production Engineering.
  • Take responsibility for standards, governance, and processes within the area of responsibility.
  • Define and steer budgets for developing activities within the area of responsibility.
  • Propose and implement measures to improve team performance, organizational flexibility, diversity, succession planning, coaching, change management, and personal growth.
  • Ensure implementation of defined standards relating to equipment, processes, software, and systems within the Plant Engineering organization.
  • Ensure support for and implementation of product and process optimizations and VAVE coordination.

About the Company

LEONI

Global supplier of automotive wiring systems

Leoni is a global supplier of electrical wiring systems and cables for the automotive industry. It designs, manufactures, and supplies wiring harnesses and cable assemblies that connect electrical components in vehicles, providing power and data transmission throughout a vehicle. The product work involves integrated harnesses, connectors, protective insulation, and module assemblies produced at scale in factories around the world to meet automotive OEM specifications. Compared with competitors, Leoni leverages a long history dating back to 1917, a broad international footprint, and deep experience as a dedicated automotive wiring systems partner, enabling large-scale production, consistent quality, and strong OEM relationships. Its goal is to support the evolving needs of the automotive sector by delivering reliable, high-quality wiring solutions and expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to power modern and future vehicle technologies.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nuremberg, Germany
Founded
1917

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