Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
One of the pillars of our North American division is spread across four different sites in Mexico where a blend of manufacturing and fabrication occurs. At each location we pride ourselves on exemplary safety and employee-first standards, as we pioneer production processes to be best in class. It is our focus on quality and growth that makes us an employer of choice and helps us maintain our culture of excellence.
**Position Overview**
Product Engineering 2 job supports the merchandising team in the development, validation, and launch of both new and existing product lines.
**What you'll do**
- Work on multiple concurrent engineering projects, contributing technical expertise to support the development, validation, and launch of new product lines and line extensions, including components, hardware, and fabrication tooling.
- Plan and coordinate engineering activities in alignment with divisional priorities, collaborating with cross-functional product development teams to leverage organizational expertise and ensure successful project execution for component design, materials R&D;, and improvements to fabrication tools, methods, and processes.
- Support prototype builds and trial runs to evaluate product performance, manufacturability, and cost feasibility.
- Coordinate product testing activities in partnership with the research and development team. Analyze, interpret, and communicate test results from internal and external laboratories, translating technical data into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain product SOPs, specifications, and configuration guidelines to support system readiness, order entry, and production,



including charts, components, BOMs, and system prompts.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including exploded views, part drawings, specification sheets, and quick reference guides for internal teams, customer care, and installers.
- Configure, validate, and maintain products within e-PIC, and Polaris, including BOM setup, usage definitions, front-end configuration, and production screen validation.
- Develop and execute validation and testing plans for new products, components, and materials, including pre-production testing, DV1/LV1, PPAP coordination, and first article or pilot approvals.
- Coordinate product lifecycle activities, including phase-in/phase-out of components, forecasting support, and material planning in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments to promote collaboration, alignment, and effective execution of merchandising and business objectives.
**Who you are**
- Solid knowledge of mechanical, industrial, wood, and electrical engineering principles.
- Demonstrated experience with extrusion, metal die casting, and injection molding manufacturing processes.
- Proficient in standard business and engineering software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CAD tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation, business justifications, and budget proposals.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Proven ability to analyze and synthesize complex information from multiple sources.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
- Prior experience in engineering project management is strongly preferred.
- English 80%
- This role requires occasional domestic and international travel, approximately 10-15% of the time.
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📌 Associate Product Engineer (Ensenada)
🏢 Hunter Douglas
📍 Ensenada