In this scenario, most of the specialized machinery comes from Asia and Europe, so the language difference could figure as the first barrier.
Carlos Mortera, director for Latin America of the ATM, said that of the total capacity of the machinery in the region, only 25% is usedso it is necessary to work on the adherence of the staff to the new technological vanguards.
“This means that 75% is not used, because the cutting tool failed, it did not have the correct use or maintenance on time, the personnel was not trained, but that means, that that potential is being unusedto which we must also add the lack of knowledge”, he adds.
The Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry considers that, in addition to nearshoring, the tension between the United States and China also opens a window of opportunity for the manufacturing industry in Mexico.
From the perspective of Luis Lizcano, president of the organization, the processes that are mostly being used are those related to precision machining, surface finishes, and heat and foundry treatments, among others, noting that the demographic condition of Mexico creates another ideal scenario when meeting these requirements.
“We must look for ways to have that young population with knowledge, training and education, in order to fill this talent gap, but the good news is that we have the raw material to cover itWe have the people, when in other countries they don’t exist”, he concludes.
According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, more than 126 million people live in Mexico, with an average age of 29 years.