Junior Mechanical / Design Engineer | Product Development & Manufacturing

Company: NextShore

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Work arrangement: Hybrid at our Mexico City office

Engagement: Contract

Experience level: Junior / Early Career

Monthly compensation: USD $1,350–$1,900 gross

Necessary equipment and software licenses provided.

About NextShore

NextShore is a U.S.-based company specializing in product development, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics for consumer brands across North America.

We collaborate with design professionals and manufacturing partners to develop custom products across multiple materials, industries, and production processes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Mechanical / Design Engineer to support our product development team in Mexico City.

This role will focus on transforming approved product concepts into accurate engineering drawings, CAD files, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Working closely with our Senior Industrial Designer and Procurement team, this individual will help ensure that manufacturing partners receive complete and reliable technical information for quotations, prototypes, and production.

The adecuado candidate has strong CAD skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in how products are designed, engineered, and manufactured.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Drawings & CAD Development

- Develop detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D CAD models based on approved product designs.
- Prepare technical drawings with accurate dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications.
- Create assemblies,



bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation.
- Prepare CAD files and technical packages for supplier quotations and prototype development.
- Maintain organized technical documentation, drawing revisions, and file records.

Manufacturing & Supplier Coordination
- Support the preparation of technical information for factories and manufacturing partners.
- Review supplier-provided drawings, specifications, and manufacturing feedback.
- Identify missing information, dimensional discrepancies, and technical inconsistencies.
- Coordinate technical clarifications with Procurement and manufacturing partners.
- Document supplier-confirmed information and distinguish it from preliminary estimates.
- Assist in evaluating manufacturing alternatives, materials, and production methods.

Product Development Support

- Work closely with the Senior Industrial Designer to ensure engineering documentation accurately reflects approved concepts.
- Support prototype development, sample reviews, and technical modifications.
- Assist in identifying potential manufacturing challenges.
- Update drawings and specifications based on approved design changes.
- Help improve the accuracy, consistency,



and organization of product development documentation.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360, or equivalent CAD software.
- Ability to create and interpret technical and manufacturing drawings.
- Understanding of dimensions, tolerances, materials, and mechanical assemblies.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly with designers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Working proficiency in English.

Preferred Experience

- Experience preparing manufacturing drawings and bills of materials.
- Familiarity with sheet metal, plastics, machining, injection molding, or fabrication.
- Experience supporting prototypes, product development, or manufacturing projects.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Experience working with suppliers or reviewing technical quotations.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is technically curious, organized, and committed to accuracy.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience developing real products, working alongside experienced designers, and learning how engineering documentation supports successful manufacturing.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume through LinkedIn.

Examples of CAD models, technical drawings, engineering projects, or manufacturing-related work are encouraged.

📌 Junior Mechanical / Design Engineer | Product Development & Manufacturing (Ciudad de México)
🏢 The Next Shore
📍 Ciudad de México