Engineering Sr Manager

Company Description Seal For Life Industries Group has over 60 years of experience in providing diversified coating solutions for superior infrastructure protection. Operating in more than 80 countries, with over 200 patents and a dedicated workforce of over 800, we offer products under 14 distinct brands, including self-healing coatings, heat-shrink sleeves, and anti-corrosion tapes. We serve various industries such as infrastructure protection, renewable energy, water and desalination, and offshore. Our vision is to be the leading global provider of protective coating and sealing solutions for infrastructure markets. Role Description The Engineering Department Manager – Tijuana Plant is a senior role responsible for strategic leadership of the Engineering function at the company’s largest manufacturing facility globally. The Engineering Department Manager will be responsible for the leadership and development of a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to support the achievement of key operational, quality assurance, health and safety, and cost optimization goals. The position will have functional ownership of all manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes at the plant and will continuously monitor and assess performance and implement corrective actions as required to meet defined targets. In the initial period, the position will focus on the management and execution of major capital projects and operational improvements necessary to continue transformation of the facility into a modern, efficient, world-class operation. Qualifications · Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in managing technical/engineering programs and capital budget management. ·Bachelor’s degree in engineering ; master’s degree or P/C.Eng preferred · Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills · Comfortable in a fluid, fast paced environment with a developing scope and focus · Project Management skills and experience that enable delivery of time-pressured projects to meet all schedule, budget, operational, quality, and health & safety targets · Able to multitask (multiple, concurrent projects) and work cross-functionally with different internal and external constituencies · Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and proactivity to move projects forward to completion. Not afraid to “roll up your sleeves” and pitch in to get tasks accomplished · Competent knowledge and experience managing the implementation of process automation, controls systems, and network-connected instrumentation · Familiarity with Financial controls and understands impact of decisions on P&L and Working Capital · Proficiency working with MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc.), CAD software (AutoCAD, Solidworks), MRP systems, etc. · Working knowledge of statistical and engineering techniques and tools such as SPC, DOE, FMEA, TPM, JIT, Coaching Kata, SMED, etc. · Experience implementing preventative maintenance and risk-based maintenance systems preferred · Fluent in both Spanish and English. Strong written and oral communication skills in English required for internal / external reporting and communication.

Location: Tijuana, Baja California, MX

Posted Date: 8/5/2025