Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Quaker Houghton


Job Location:

Monterrey - Mexico

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 9 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As Engineering & Maintenance Manager you will lead the safe and efficient operation of our Monterrey chemical blending site while accelerating performance and capability growth. You will oversee day-to-day operations and critical capital investment projects championing continuous improvement and driving measurable gains in reliability productivity and cost efficiency.

Partnering closely with key stakeholders you will build coach and develop a high-performing team of nine colleaguesstrengthening technical expertise fostering a culture of continuous learning and developing future leadersultimately delivering sustained operational excellence and long-term site growth.

Join the team and lets do great things together!

Tasks

What will You Do

  • Lead and oversee the Engineering & Maintenance function for the site
  • Manage and develop a team of 9 colleagues (engineering facilities and technicians)
  • Drive a preventive maintenance culture to ensure equipment reliability
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to Maintenance and Facilities
  • Manage external vendors including site security and service providers
  • Participate in investment planning and CapEx strategy
  • Lead capital projects end-to-end (budget timeline execution)
  • Monitor and optimize departmental costs and KPIs
  • Champion a strong safety culture and safe working environment

Requirements

What Are We Looking For

Education: Degree in chemical mechanical electrical industrial engineering or related field

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a similar role leading a team and ideally in the manufacturing sector within a multinational company.

  • Proven experience leading capital projects and equipment installation
  • Vendors & contractors management
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance
  • KPIs management
  • Continuous improvement methodologies
  • Project management

Soft skills:

  • Safety-first mindset. Safety is at the core of our values.
  • Strong leadership and service orientation
  • Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Collaborative hands-on and results-driven approach

Languages: Fluent in English

Location: Parque Industrial Mitras calle Beta 8023 C.P. 66023 García. Nuevo León

Benefits

What do We Offer

  • Competitive salary package and bonus opportunities

  • Paid bank and public holidays

  • Subsidized company cafeteria

  • Paid volunteering days through our Global Giving initiative

  • Continuous learning via QH University

  • Wellbeing programs and employee resource groups

  • Join an international and dynamic market leading team

  • Lead and shape site performance

  • Drive meaningful investment and transformation

  • Build and grow a high-performing team

  • Join a global industry leader

As Engineering & Maintenance Manager you will lead the safe and efficient operation of our Monterrey chemical blending site while accelerating performance and capability growth. You will oversee day-to-day operations and critical capital investment projects championing continuous improvement and dri...

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