Innovative Plastic Design Engineer | DFM/DFA Expert

Grupo TECMA; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Grupo TECMA is seeking a Plastic Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize plastic components for manufacturing in Ciudad Juárez, México. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet functional, cost, and manufacturability requirements and support NPI from concept to production.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/plastic engineering, 3+ years of plastic design experience, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo/NX), and advanced English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of plastic product or component design experience.
• Experience designing parts for injection molding.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or NX).
• Strong understanding of plastics, injection molding, and mold design considerations.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience with DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, and product validation.
• Automotive or electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plastic components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Apply DFM and DFA to optimize performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Tooling, Quality, and Product Engineering teams.
• Support mold design reviews and provide recommendations to improve quality.
• Select plastics materials based on requirements and application.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings, 3D models, and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, prototypes, and validation activities.
• Analyze design issues and implement engineering changes when required.
• Support NPI from concept through production launch.

Skills

CAD software

DFM

DFA

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Engineering drawings

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Mold design considerations

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

NX

Job description

Grupo TECMA is seeking a Plastic Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize plastic components for manufacturing in Ciudad Juárez, México. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet functional, cost, and manufacturability requirements and support NPI from concept to production.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/plastic engineering, 3+ years of plastic design experience, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo/NX), and advanced English.