Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Luxoft; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in Mexico seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support automotive components development, focusing on 3D modeling, surface design, and assembly integration using CATIA V5.

The role emphasizes GD&T, Part Design, and GSD, collaboration with global teams, and adherence to customer specs, quality standards, and project timelines. English proficiency required; automotive experience preferred. This role offers exposure to plastic component design and injection molding considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical design or a related engineering role.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in CATIA V5, preferably with exposure to GSD and Part Design.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T principles.
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical design concepts and manufacturing processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, receive technical guidance, and develop engineering skills.
• Internship or professional experience in the automotive industry.
• Exposure to plastic component design or injection molding.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Basic knowledge of assembly constraints and manufacturing feasibility.
• Exposure to automotive lighting components or other automotive assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and engineering specifications with guidance from senior engineers.
• Create and modify 3D components and assemblies using CATIA V5.
• Support design activities using Part Design and Generative Shape Design (GSD).
• Prepare and update 2D engineering drawings according to established standards.
• Apply basic GD&T principles and support tolerance stack-up activities.
• Implement design changes based on engineering feedback and customer requirements.
• Learn and apply design guidelines for plastic components and injection molding.
• Support design reviews and document engineering decisions.
• Assist with technical documentation and preparation of design justifications.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve design issues.
• Support product validation activities and implement changes identified during testing.
• Complete assigned tasks according to project procedures, quality expectations, and timelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

CATIA V5

GSD (Generative Shape Design)

ASME Y14.5

Job description

Project description

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of automotive components, with a focus on 3D modeling, surface design, mechanical part design, and product integration. The ideal candidate will have experience with CATIA V5, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical design principles, preferably within the automotive industry.The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to develop products that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• - Review customer requirements and engineering specifications with guidance from senior engineers.- Create and modify 3D components and assemblies using CATIA V5.- Support design activities using Part Design and Generative Shape Design (GSD).- Prepare and update 2D engineering drawings according to established standards.- Apply basic GD&T principles and support tolerance stack-up activities.- Implement design changes based on engineering feedback and customer requirements.- Learn and apply design guidelines for plastic components and injection molding.- Support design reviews and document engineering decisions.- Assist with technical documentation and preparation of design justifications.- Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve design issues.- Support product validation activities and implement changes identified during testing.- Complete assigned tasks according to project procedures, quality expectations, and timelines.

SKILLS

Must have

• - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.- 1–3 years of experience in mechanical design or a related engineering role.- Basic to intermediate proficiency in CATIA V5, preferably with exposure to GSD and Part Design.- Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T principles.- Understanding of fundamental mechanical design concepts and manufacturing processes.- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.- Advanced English communication skills.- Willingness to learn, receive technical guidance, and develop engineering skills.- Internship or professional experience in the automotive industry.- Exposure to plastic component design or injection molding.- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis.- Basic knowledge of assembly constraints and manufacturing feasibility.- Exposure to automotive lighting components or other automotive assemblies.

Nice to have

- Knowledge of mechanical integration with printed circuit boards (PCBs), LEDs, and related electronic components.