Global Project Engineer - NPD & Manufacturing Lead

Donaldson; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson seeks a Project Engineer to lead global new product development projects, coordinating with manufacturing plants in Mexico and internationally to turn concepts into production-ready platforms. You will drive cross-functional teamwork using APQP, PPAP, FMEA and other Core Tools, manage design-to-industrialization, and ensure on-time, on-budget launches.

The role offers exposure to international teams, travel up to 30%, and a pathway to influence filtration technology across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or chemical).
• +3 years in a similar Project Engineer role.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Core Tools proficiency: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Experience with 8D problem solving and fluent English.
• MS Office/Microsoft 365 skills; visa requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact between Corporate Engineering and plants.
• Assess manufacturing capabilities and feedback on design intent based on plant capabilities.
• Plan, monitor, and deliver projects within quality, timing, cost, and safety targets.
• Coordinate product and process trials, validation, and BOM activities.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings and ensure clear project tracking across sites.
• Handover final project documentation to the manufacturing site.

Skills

Project management

APQP

Manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

APQP Core Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

Job description

Donaldson seeks a Project Engineer to lead global new product development projects, coordinating with manufacturing plants in Mexico and internationally to turn concepts into production-ready platforms. You will drive cross-functional teamwork using APQP, PPAP, FMEA and other Core Tools, manage design-to-industrialization, and ensure on-time, on-budget launches.

The role offers exposure to international teams, travel up to 30%, and a pathway to influence filtration technology across the