KOSTALhas a strong family history based on innovation and caring for our employees.
For more than 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.Main Job PurposeDevelop, concept, design high quality connector systems within agreed project timing according to company procedures and customer requirements, leading the product development from start to production.
Role may include focus on conceptualization and initial design with hand-off to move to production.Main TasksDevelop high voltage connector systems according to customer and KOSTAL standards & procedures.Ensure feasible, robust, innovative and cost effective designs in accordance to market requirements.Initiates and tracks complete product validation according to customer specification in close relationship with KOSTAL test lab.Initiates engineering changes in order to increase robustness and/or profitability or to accommodate customer requests.Develop competitive design concepts within market timing requirements.Assure design is according to DFA/DFM KOSTAL processes.This position will require a high level of CAD development.Support customer builds (as required)



at their facilities.Develops tolerance stack ups of the designed product to ensure robustness.Leads and maintains DFMEA activitiesProvide all required support and information regarding components and assemblies to all internal and external customers.Develop DVP&R; and test requestsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline8+ years related experience in automotive / aerospace industry5 years of experience in automotive connectors (high voltage experience preferred)Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA preferred)Proficient understanding of Automotive Sector – OEM's – Tier 1/2Solid understanding of DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing)Technical ExperienceDesign SoftwareCATIA Mechanical design, FEA CAD, analysis, concepts, drawing GD&TPLM; SoftwareUse, Workflow, Milestones, reportingProduct ValidationProcedure, set up, Dossier toolStatistical AnalysisMethodology, application, reportingProduct DevelopmentPhases, requirements, analysis and decision makingRoot Cause Analysis8D, 5W, Fishbone, etc.
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📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Soma
📍 Santiago de Querétaro