Project description

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of automotive components, with a focus on 3D modeling, surface design, mechanical part design, and product integration. The ideal candidate will have experience with CATIA V5, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;), and mechanical design principles, preferably within the automotive industry.The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional and general teams to develop products that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

- - Analyze customer specifications and engineering requirements.
- - Create and modify 3D components and assemblies using CATIA V5, including GSD and Part Design.
- - Design plastic components considering geometry, assembly constraints, and manufacturing feasibility.
- - Generate and update 2D engineering drawings according to applicable standards.
- - Apply GD&T; principles based on ASME Y14.5 and support tolerance stack-up analysis.
- - Participate in design reviews and implement feedback from senior engineers and customers.
- - Support design feasibility assessments related to injection molding, tooling, assembly, and finishing processes.
- - Prepare technical documentation and design justifications.
- - Collaborate with optical, electronic, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.




- - Support design validation activities and resolve issues identified during development and testing.
- - Track assigned engineering deliverables and ensure completion according to project requirements and timelines.

SKILLS

Must have

- - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- - 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automotive industry.
- - Good to advanced proficiency in CATIA V5, particularly GSD and Part Design.
- - Working knowledge of GD&T; according to ASME Y14.5.
- - Experience with plastic component design and basic understanding of injection molding.
- - Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- - Advanced English communication skills.
- - Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively with senior engineers.
- - Experience with automotive lighting components or other automotive plastic parts.
- - Knowledge of mold tooling, assembly tolerances, coatings, metallization, or surface finishing.
- - Familiarity with tolerance stack-up analysis.
- - Basic experience with FEA or design validation activities.
- - Knowledge of automotive product development processes and design standards

Nice to have

- - Knowledge of mechanical integration with printed circuit boards (PCBs), LEDs, and related electronic components.

📌 Regular Mechanical Design Engineer (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Luxoft
📍 Santiago de Querétaro