Automotive Product Development Engineer – CAD & Validation Lead

RESRG Automotive; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive invites a Product Development Engineer to lead the engineering execution of programs from concept through launch in Irapuato, Guanajuato. You will ensure design, validation, and manufacturability excellence while collaborating with design, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams.

You will own the full scope of engineering deliverables, drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle, and lead cross-functional discussions with OEM and Tier 1 customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in product development, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in CAD tools and capable of performing design analyses, such as sectioning and measurements.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and OEM validation standards.
• Proficient in root cause analysis techniques, including 5-Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to independently resolve technical issues and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional discussions with internal teams and external customers.
• Strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering owner for assigned programs, accountable for all PDE responsibilities and deliverables.
• Lead weekly CAD design reviews and manage open-issue lists with clear ownership and deadlines.
• Provide guidance to designers to ensure alignment with SRG guidelines and customer expectations.
• Follow the Component Design Review (CDR) process from CDR1 through CDR3.
• Prepare CAD files to OKTT level and ensure they are ready for release.
• Develop and execute Design Validation Plans (DVPs), ensuring 100% completion of testing and successful Gate 4 approval.
• Apply GD&T and dimensional management principles to achieve the required Cpk prior to Gate 4, based on customer-specific requirements.
• Perform CAD analysis, including sectioning and measurements.
• Use surrogate data to challenge customer targets when necessary.
• Minimize unplanned changes through upfront engineering and proactive risk mitigation.
• Lead root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving methods.
• Resolve ITS issues in a timely manner and ensure closure of high-level concerns.
• Capture lessons learned and integrate them into future designs and processes.
• Lead technical discussions with OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• Balance customer requirements with feasibility and cost considerations.
• Strengthen strategic customer relationships by demonstrating engineering value and responsiveness.
• Promote Value Engineering (VE) during the design phase and throughout the CDR process.
• Identify improvement opportunities beyond standard deliverables.
• Support the development of robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem-solving urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

GD&T knowledge

Job description

RESRG Automotive invites a Product Development Engineer to lead the engineering execution of programs from concept through launch in Irapuato, Guanajuato. You will ensure design, validation, and manufacturability excellence while collaborating with design, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams.

You will own the full scope of engineering deliverables, drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle, and lead cross-functional discussions with OEM and Tier 1 customers.