Sr Director, Mechanical Engineering

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Sr. D irector of Mechanical Engineering located in Guadalajara, North Campus.

This role leads a team of Sr. Mechanical Engineers focused on the design, validation and implementation of innovative and cost-effective product solutions across diverse customer segments-from early concept and architecture to mass production.

• Lead and develop a team of senior Mechanical Engineering managers responsible for complex design activities aligned with Flex's business strategy.
• Provide technical and operational leadership to engineering groups across global locations, ensuring consistent deployment of design methodologies, tools, and standards.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, cost, and quality targets through structured reviews and strong governance
• Oversee life cycle engineering activities and customer support processes
  across local and global sites.
• Drive advanced capabilities in mechanical assembly, automation, integration, cabling, and continuous innovation of engineering standards.
• Partner closely with Operations to integrate Design for Manufacturability principles and ensure robust ramptoproduction execution across the worldwide network.
• Provide strategic direction, define functional goals, and align priorities with site and corporate objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and performance indicators in line with corporate guidelines.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of mechanical technology solutions across diverse product categories and global production environments.
• Foster a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, and retention strategies for both local teams and globally distributed engineering groups.
• Collaborate with global site leaders to harmonize engineering practices and ensure readiness for new product introductions and strategic programs.
  
  The experience we're looking to add to our team:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering; MBA preferred.
• Significant experience in leadership roles within metal-mechanical or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading global engineering teams and collaborating across multiple international sites.
• Strong background in NPI and product development processes.
• Advanced English level.
• Experience with P&L ownership or functional financial responsibility.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical fabrication processes (punching, bending, stamping, welding, insertion, painting, and mechanical assembly).
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problemsolving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, including executive audiences.
• Flexibility to travel and engage effectively across multiple time zones in support of a global engineering organization.

• Competitive Salary.
• Life & Medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Food Coupons.
• Saving Fund.