Design Release & Product Engineer: Interior & Exterior Trim

edagmexico; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Mexico is seeking a Design Release Engineer/Product Engineer for interior and exterior trim. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in automotive development and strong experience with interior/exterior trim. Key duties include design release leadership, GD&T, PPAP, supplier coordination and cross-functional collaboration.

You will develop 3D data, define manufacturing requirements, support SOP launch, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in automotive engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in automotive development.
• Experience with interior and exterior trim is required.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, DFA, DFM and PPAP.
• Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance analysis; plastics and metals experience.
• Experience with tooling, PPAP approvals, and supplier interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design release activities for door trim, IP, center console or exterior trim.
• Support business pursuit activities through tool kick-off (feasibility, cost, manufacturability).
• Develop and build parametric 3D data autonomously per standards.
• Define product and manufacturing requirements and support SOP transitions.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance analysis to ensure fit, function and gaps.
• Lead root-cause and debug activities (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Interface with suppliers for tooling feasibility, issues and PPAP approval.
• Train team members and review work to ensure quality.
• Communicate problems, proposals and risks clearly to the client.

Skills

APQP

DFMEA

DVP&R

DFA

DFM

PPAP

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering

Job description

EDAG Mexico is seeking a Design Release Engineer/Product Engineer for interior and exterior trim. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in automotive development and strong experience with interior/exterior trim. Key duties include design release leadership, GD&T, PPAP, supplier coordination and cross-functional collaboration.

You will develop 3D data, define manufacturing requirements, support SOP launch, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced environment.