Engineer Lead

Panasonic Corporation of North America; Ciénega de Flores; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Corporation of North America busca un líder de NPD con experiencia en proyectos complejos de desarrollo de nuevos productos en refrigeración y sistemas relacionados. Trabajarás con equipos de Monterrey para llevar conceptos desde idea hasta implementación, asegurando calidad y cumplimiento de normativas.

Se requiere sólida experiencia en termodinámica, transferencia de calor, sistemas eléctricos y liderazgo de equipos multifuncionales.

Qualifications

• Liderar proyectos complejos de desarrollo de nuevos productos (NPD) en refrigeración y sistemas mecánicos/electricos.
• Aplicar procesos robust design a proyectos NOD/NPI para asegurar calidad y fiabilidad.
• Definir direcciones técnicas ante especificaciones del cliente y normativas de Hussmann.
• Desarrollar planes de formación y métricas para el equipo NPD de Monterrey.
• Crear herramientas de diseño estandarizadas y guiar a ingenieros.

Responsibilities

• Guiar equipos multifuncionales para entregar soluciones de alto rendimiento.
• Traducir necesidades del cliente en requisitos de ingeniería y sistemas.
• Soportar y mentorizar a ingenieros con menos experiencia.

Skills

Liderazgo en proyectos

Ingeniería mecánica

Análisis termodinámico

Transferencia de calor

Refrigeración

Diseño para manufactura

Colaboración interfuncional

Inglés técnico

Education

B.S./M.S. en Ingeniería Mecánica/Mecatrónica

Tools

QFD

Job description

Resumen

NPD lead will be responsible of leading and provide solutions to high complexity new product development projects focused on new products introduction, designing new systems (refrigeration, controllers, doors, etc) across different product lines, product reliability improvements projects and new plataform products based on business needs.

Responsabilidades

• Develop new product development/introduction projects based on the business needs (pipeline approved) . Finding design solution from concept – desing – testing - Implementation.

• Apply the robust design and NPD Process to all NOD/NPI projects to assure design quality and reliability based on customer expectation and project goals.

• Provide strategic direction around customer specifications, standards, and market trends in commercial refrigeration as well regulations related to Hussmann products to anticipate planned changes in design guides for engineering members.

• Develop a training plan as well as evaluation metrics for Monterrey Engineering NPD team.

• Create and standardize design tools for Engineering members.

• Mentoring and guiding less experienced engineers

• Responsible for managing projects requiring multiple components and subsystems integration across the different product lines.

• Technical support to translate customer needs into design objectives as well as system requirements development. (Using tools such as QFD).

Calificaciones

• BS/MS degree(s) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Electrical, Mechatronics or any similar career.

• Verifiable experience leading complex projects related with Thermodynamics, Mechanical and Electrical design systems as well as able to engage in conversations in Technical English

• Excellent communication skills, oral & written (Advanced English)

• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives through data‑driven analysis, problem solving, and implementation of sustainable solutions.

• Demonstrated leadership in guiding cross‑functional teams, fostering collaboration, and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong track record of establishing priorities, driving accountability, and consistently delivering results aligned with business objectives.

• Ability to understand customer expectations and convert them into engineering requirements, specifications, and innovative technical solutions.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead by example and build credibility across all organizational levels.

• Business acumen to align engineering decisions with organizational strategy and effectively operate across functions and business units.

• Advanced expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, refrigeration principles, and system performance analysis to resolve complex engineering challenges.

• Extensive proficiency in electrical systems, control logic, subsystem integration, parameter configuration, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Strong background in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), process capability analysis, and quality‑focused product development, working closely with Manufacturing to ensure robust and scalable designs.

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