LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER

FORVIA HELLA; Tlaquepaque; Presencial; MXN 520.000 - 760.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to lead product design activities within the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, technical specs, quality, timelines, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes mechanical/product design, CAD development, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across international teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in product development and device design in automotive, lighting, or manufacturing.
• Proficient in CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with engineering simulations (FEA) and DFMEA.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes like molding, stamping, die casting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work in international teams.
• Fluent English communication is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate product design activities through the development lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, specs, quality, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with Process Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Review drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and feasibility.
• Plan and oversee design activities from concept to PV readiness.
• Define tolerances (GD&T) and perform tolerance analyses (stack-up).
• Support quotes, cost estimation, and DFM considerations.
• Coordinate APQP/PPAP activities and supplier involvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams on new and current products.

Conocimientos

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Tolerance analysis

FEM/FEA experience

Design for manufacturing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Herramientas

CATIA

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Location Tlaquepaque, Mexico

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA, one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, has shaped the industry with innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. In addition, the company is one of the most important partners of the aftermarket and independent workshops. What motivates us: Shaping the mobility of tomorrow and fostering the central market trends such as autonomous driving, efficiency and electrification, connectivity and digitization as well as individualization. Every day, 36,000 employees worldwide are committed to this with passion, know-how and innovative strength.

YOUR TASKS

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Product Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating product design activities throughout the development lifecycle and running programs, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, technical specifications, quality expectations, project timelines, and cost targets.

This role requires strong technical expertise in mechanical/product design, CAD development, tolerance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative and manufacturable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Clarify and define customer design requirements from customer project specifications and develop robust and reliable product design. Ensuring product design comply with customer and legal requirements.
• Evaluate and select materials, standards, and manufacturing solutions.
• Review and validate engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee design activities throughout the product development process.
• Define geometric tolerances and perform tolerance analysis (GD&T).
• Coordinate design reviews with Process Planning, Quality Planning, Laboratory, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Support quotation, concept and detailed design, support cost estimation and operation DFM.
• Participate from Supllier sourcing, APQP, Technical reviews, PPAP approval and follow up to be ready for PV
• Active collaboration with Quality, Operations/Manufacturing, PjMs, Test Validation Teams, Systems for new development and current serial production products.

Your Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• +8 years of experience in product development and device design within an automotive, lighting, electronics, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD design tools (CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis and engineering simulations (FEA).
• Understanding of Design FMEA and product development processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, die casting, and assembly operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive lighting or electronic device development.
• Knowledge of APQP, DFMEA, and quality planning methodologies.
• Familiarity with gear train design and mechanical transmission.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical DC / BLDC motor design, construction and validation.
• Experience coordinating suppliers and external engineering service providers.

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global, family-run company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.

RUBELIA YADIRA NAVARRO MALDONADO