Lead the design release of refrigerant plumbing & hardware components through GPDS/ECM/ECR, ensuring solutions meet functional, packaging, manufacturing, quality, cost, and service requirements.
Review, update, and confirm program intent for new and carryover parts, including correct usage by model, series, options, restrictions, quantities, LH/RH, KCDS, torque, mass, and part ownership.
Ensure that 100% of the parts within their area, including attaching hardware, are reconciled and error-free during MPL Create and subsequent changes.
Define and drive engineering changes for part number updates, FNA, series/options updates, MPL corrections, and required releases to support build events and production.
Present technical options, recommend the preferred path forward, and align decisions with key functions such as VSE, purchasing, manufacturing, cost estimating, and other involved areas.
Track technical and validation issues within the commodity, driving resolution with urgency and ownership of the result.
Serve as a technical reference within the area and mentor less experienced engineers.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
5 years in development and release of automotive components.
Experience with thermal/HVAC systems, with emphasis on refrigerant lines, hoses, joints, ports, brackets,



and refrigerant hardware.
Knowledge of change management processes, ECR/ECM, GPDS, and MPL reconciliation.
Ability to analyze complex problems, define options, and convert them into implementable actions with minimal guidance.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
English: Advanced.
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in the design and release of automotive components, particularly in refrigerant plumbing and hardware, while effectively managing change processes and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in analyzing complex problems and driving engineering solutions to meet production and quality standards.
Hard Skills Refrigerant Plumbing Design
Automotive Component Development
Change Management
MPL Reconciliation
Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
Engineering Change Management (ECM)
Problem Analysis
Technical Presentation
Part Number Updates
Validation Issue Tracking
Soft Skills Mentoring
Influencing Stakeholders
Cross-Functional Coordination
Urgency In Problem Resolution
Industry Keywords Automotive Engineering
Refrigerant Systems
HVAC Systems
Functional Requirements
Manufacturing Requirements
Quality Standards
Cost Estimating
Technical Reference

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📌 Design Release Engineer – Refrigerant Lines (Toluca de Lerdo)
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