Are you looking for a company where you can develop your skills in an international environment while maintaining a human touch? Do you want to join a dynamic and innovative group? Seize the opportunity to contribute to the success of the automotive sector and join us to experience the SOGEFI journey.

We are hiring our next:

Automated Systems and Machine Safety Expert

Based at our plant : MONTERREY (Mexico)

Business Unit : AIR & COOLING

Job description:

Serves as the plant technical reference for automated systems, robotics, and machine safety. Supports Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Industrialization in resolving complex issues, ensuring equipment compliance, and improving manufacturing processes. Evaluates new equipment, conducts machine safety audits, and validates supplier solutions.

• Technical leadership: Acts as the plant expert for automation, robotics, and manufacturing equipment; provides advanced troubleshooting support and promotes technical best practices across the site, in collaboration with the experts from the different sites.
  

• Machine safety: Audits existing and new equipment, leads risk assessments, defines safety requirements, and ensures compliance before production release.
  

• Projects and industrialization: Leads automation and system improvement projects; prepares specifications; participates in design reviews; oversees FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical documentation.
  

• Quality and continuous improvement: Supports customer complaint investigations, roots cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives.
  

• Suppliers and RFQs: Reviews and approves equipment RFQs, assess supplier concepts, supports supplier selection, and confirms technical, safety, and functional compliance.
  

• Training: Trains Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams and ensures effective knowledge transfer during equipment launches.

Organization :

• Reporting line : Industrialization and manufacturing BU director

• Functional reporting : Plant Manager

Qualifications:  

• Languages :

  • Fluent English and Spanish, written and spoken.

  • French is an asset.
    

• Degree :

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
    

• Experience :

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment; automotive industry experience strongly preferred.

  • Proven experience in automation project management and equipment integration; machine safety training or certification is an asset.

Skills and Qualities:

• Strong expertise in industrial mechanics, automation, robotics, and special-purpose machinery.
  

• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and take decisions.
  

• Proficiency in industrial robot programming, particularly Fanuc or equivalent, and knowledge of PLC programming.
  

• Ability to program, troubleshoot, and optimize machine vision systems and inspection cameras.
  

• Advanced knowledge of machine safety principles and standards; ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
  

• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, and ergonomic principles.

Who we are ?

SOGEFI Group: A Global Leader in Automotive Original Equipment

With 40 years of expertise and success, SOGEFI Group designs, develops, and manufactures suspension components as well as air and engine cooling flow management systems, all while upholding principles of integrity, responsibility, and transparency.

Our strong commitment to research and innovation drives us to continuously develop technologies that improve our components across all sectors, optimizing durability, efficiency, size, weight, and environmental impact.

For the past six years, we have been transforming our products and production processes with cutting-edge technology. This challenge is fueled by a true team culture, where collaboration between our experts and partners leads to ever more efficient and sustainable solutions.

SOGEFI Group is home to nearly 3,300 employees across four continents and 14 countries. Our multicultural teams consist of individuals dedicated to achieving goals and customer satisfaction, always eager to take on new challenges. Fully focused on the future, they are the driving force propelling the company forward with pride and passion.

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