Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Product Engineer to join our Engineering team.
This individual will be responsible for leading the design and engineering efforts for our next-generation products from concept through production.
The Senior Product Engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping product architecture, ensuring design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA), and driving technical excellence within the team.
This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for bringing innovative products to the market.ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Ownership:Lead the design and engineering of Liftgates and sub-systems.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanical engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Design & Development:Develop detailed 3D CAD models (e.g., SolidWorks) and 2D engineering drawings with appropriate GD&T; for mechanical parts and assemblies.Prototyping & Testing:Oversee the prototyping to validate concepts, test functionality, and refine designs.Manufacturing & Supply Chain Collaboration:Collaborate closely with manufacturing partners to ensure designs are optimized for mass production, assembly, and quality control.Participate in DFM/DFA reviews to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges early in the development cycle.Support production ramp-up, address manufacturing issues,



and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Work with the supply chain team to identify and qualify new suppliers and components.Project Management & Communication:Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for mechanical engineering tasks.Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.Experience: 8+ years of experience in product development, with a significant portion in a lead or senior mechanical engineering role for metal mechanical companies, preferable making mechanical/ hydraulic machines in the transportation/trucking industry.CAD Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks.DFM/DFA Expertise: Proven track record of designing products for high-volume manufacturing processes (forging, casting, CNC machining, injection molding etc.).
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with FEA and other engineering analysis tools.Material Science: In-depth knowledge of engineering materials (plastics, metals, composites) and their properties and applications.Prototyping and Testing: Hands-on experience with various prototyping techniques and mechanical testing methodologies.GD&T;: Strong understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.Travel: Ability travel as needed in US.
Multiple customers visit yearly for new products feedback and product support.Visa required.Integral Entry (preferable).
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., DB Works, Epicor, Arena, Agile).
Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards (e.g., FMVSS).
NOTE: We are open to candidates who are willing to relocate to Tijuana.
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📌 Senior Product Engineer (Mechanical Design) (Tijuana)
🏢 Femsa, De C.V.
📍 Tijuana