The posting
PSC Engineer – Assembly
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
The Product Supply Chain Engineer role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for power tool assembly operations in Monterrey, Mexico. This role supports new product introduction, process design, equipment specification / selection, quality improvement, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality assembly performance.
The PSC / Product Supply Chain role works cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Product Execution (PLE, PE, & PMO), Maintenance, Supply Chain, EHS, and Continuous Improvement teams to deliver robust manufacturing solutions that meet business, customer, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement assembly manufacturing processes for power tool production.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and product transfers into manufacturing.
- Define process flow, workstation layout, tooling, fixtures, poka-yoke solutions, and equipment requirements.
- Lead or support PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and standard work development.
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across assembly lines.
- Analyze cycle times and perform line balancing to improve throughput and labor efficiency.
- Identify and implement automation and semi-automation opportunities where appropriate.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues and lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
- Partner with Quality to reduce defects, scrap, and rework through process capability improvements.
- Support capital projects including equipment specification, procurement, installation, validation, and ramp-up.
- Ensure compliance with plant safety, ergonomic, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
- Train production teams on new processes, equipment, and standard operating procedures.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, or assembly engineering in a high-volume production environment.
- Experience supporting assembly processes, preferably in power tools, consumer products, electromechanical products, or automotive-related manufacturing.
- Knowledge of process development, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience with problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- English proficiency sufficient for technical communication in a global organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with power tool assembly, motors, gear trains, switches, batteries, or electromechanical systems.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and standardized work.
- Experience with PFMEA, control plans, APQP, PPAP, and process validation.
- Familiarity with automation, vision systems, torque control systems, and error-proofing methods.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Manufacturing process design
- Assembly line optimization
- Continuous improvement
- Project management
- Root cause analysis
- Statistical and data-driven decision-making
- Equipment and tooling development
- Cross-functional leadership
- Change management
- Technical documentation
Working Relationships
- Production / Operations
- Quality Engineering
- Product Design / R&D
- Maintenance and Facilities
- Supply Chain / Procurement
- EHS
- Plant Leadership
- External equipment and tooling suppliers
Success Measures
- Successful launch of new products on time (no Equipment / Process delays)
- Meet cost targets & commitments (investment & Labore / Overhead)
- Improved first-pass yield
- Reduced scrap and rework
- Increased line throughput and labor productivity
- Reduced downtime and process variation
- Compliance with safety and quality standards.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Global Benefits & Perks You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
