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Our Americas region is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven **Mechanical Design Engineer** for a role based in **Puebla, Mexico**.
The **Mechanical Design Engineer** is responsible for the design, development, and integration of automation cells and mechanical systems, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through manufacturing. This role involves 2D-3D CAD design, blueprint preparation, simulation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance, manufacturability, and compliance with aerospace standards.
**Responsibilities**:
- Develop 2D/3D CAD models and detailed drawings for automation cells and mechanical systems using SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD.
- Design and integrate mechanical systems, assemblies, jigs, fixtures, and automation for manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Perform simulation, analysis, testing, and validation to ensure performance, quality, compliance, and KPIs (OEE, cycle time, cost).
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (design, production, quality) to support system integration and product development.
- Ensure design for manufacturability, support process planning,



and optimize assemblies using robots, AGVs, lines, karakuri.
- Prepare, release, and maintain engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, blueprints, process sheets) and design records.
- Support NPI, troubleshooting, supplier selection, standards compliance (UL), and service for existing production cells.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years in mechanical design, product engineering, or manufacturing
- Experience designing, building, and implementing automation and robotic cells
- Strong mechanical design, materials, GD&T;, and tolerance analysis knowledge
- Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) and simulation/validation
- Knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, assembly processes, system integration, lean methods, and advanced automation systems
- Occasional travel required
**What we offer**:
- A pleasant working atmosphere, with good career opportunities.
- Build knowledge with varied and exciting assignments.
- We show our commitment to our people via the following values:
- Interest for each other: We act with empathy and care about each other and our counterparts.
- Togetherness: We work together collaboratively and selflessly.
- Trust: We say what we mean, keep our promises, and treat others with respect.
- Respect: We respect and value people of all backgrounds.
- Enthusiasm: We are curious, ambitious, passionate, humble, and life-long learners.
Work Location: In person

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza)
🏢 Motherson
📍 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza