Lead Design Engineer (Series Production)

ZKW Group GmbH; Silao (Ciudad); Presencial; MXN 450.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Induction program

Wide range of social benefits

Development opportunities

Health offers

Descripción de la vacante

ZKW Group GmbH in Silao, Mexico seeks a Lead Design Engineer (Series Production) to own serial product engineering, lead ECR/ECN activities, and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will ensure product maturity, design integrity, and compliance with requirements across the serial lifecycle.

The role requires automotive development experience, CATIA V5/NX proficiency, GD&T and DFMEA knowledge, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Automotive product development experience.
• Experience with injection molded components and assemblies.
• Experience supporting serial production.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DV/PV validation activities.
• Experience in technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge in CATIA V5 / NX, GD& T, DFMEA, Tolerance stack-up analysis, Teamcenter, SAP (preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Leadership without direct authority.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Structured problem-solving approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsabilidades

• Technical Ownership of Serial Products.
• Act as Mechanical Engineering focal point for assigned serial projects.
• Maintain product maturity, functionality, and design integrity throughout series production.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with customer, legal, and ZKW requirements.
• Support lifecycle management of released products.
• Engineering Change Management: Lead ECR/ECN implementation activities.
• Assess technical, cost, quality, and timing impact of engineering changes.
• Coordinate design updates and release activities.
• Ensure documentation and BOM accuracy.
• Problem Solving & Failure Analysis support for mechanical issues.
• Support quality root cause investigations (customer complaints, warranty, production concerns, validation failures).
• Production Support: assist plants on technical issues; supplier investigations; line trials.
• Customer Support: handle escalations, prepare reports, coordinate actions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination across Mechanical Eng., Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Validation, Project Mgmt., Suppliers.
• Cost Optimization & VAVE: identify reduction opportunities; evaluate materials and manufacturing concepts.
• Documentation & KPI Tracking: maintain records; monitor KPIs; report status.

Conocimientos

CATIA V5

NX

GD&T

DFMEA

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Teamcenter

SAP

Microsoft Office

Leadership without direct authority

Communication & presentation

Structured problem solving

Prioritization & stakeholder mgmt

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field

Herramientas

CATIA V5

NX

GD&T

DFMEA

Teamcenter

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Lead Design Engineer (Series Production) Job Description

Lead Design Engineer (Series Production)

WHO ARE WE?

ZKW is the specialist for innovative premium lighting systems and electronics. As a Tier-1 supplier, ZKW is a global partner to the automotive industry. The group develops and produces products based on our motto of “Bright Minds, Bright Lights,” combining bright minds with modern production technologies to produce complex premium lighting and electronic modules for international automotive manufacturers.

Main Goal:

Ensure the technical stability, quality, cost competitiveness, and continuous improvement of serial-production automotive lighting products by leading mechanical engineering activities related to series support, problem solving, design changes, warranty topics, and production optimization.

The LDE Series Support serves as the primary mechanical engineering contact for serial products and coordinates cross-functional teams to achieve customer satisfaction and business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Ownership of Serial Products.
• Act as Mechanical Engineering focal point for assigned serial projects.
• Maintain product maturity, functionality, and design integrity throughout series production.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with customer, legal, and ZKW requirements.
• Support lifecycle management of released products.

• Engineering Change Management
• Lead ECR/ECN implementation activities.
• Assess technical, cost, quality, and timing impact of engineering changes.
• Coordinate design updates and release activities.
• Ensure documentation and BOM accuracy.

• Problem Solving & Failure Analysis support
• Support Quality root cause investigations related to mechanical engineering:
• Customer complaints.
• Warranty issues.
• Production concerns.
• Validation failures.

• Production Support
• Support manufacturing plants on technical issues affecting serial production.
• Support supplier-related technical investigations.
• Participate in line trials and validation activities when required.

• Customer Support
• Support customer escalations and technical discussions.
• Prepare technical reports and design justifications.
• Coordinate engineering actions resulting from customer findings and field claims.
• Participate in customer meetings when required.

• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate activities between: Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Validation, Project Management, Suppliers
• Ensure timely completion of assigned work packages.
• Drive issue resolution through effective communication and escalation management.

• Cost Optimization & VAVE
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Support Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
• Evaluate alternative materials, suppliers, and manufacturing concepts.
• Maintain product competitiveness during serial production.

• Documentation & KPI Tracking
• Maintain engineering documentation and technical records.
• Track open points and action lists.
• Monitor engineering KPIs, development hours, and implementation progress.
• Communicate project status and technical risks to management.

• Lessons Learned & Continuous Improvement
• Capture lessons learned from serial issues.
• Support updates of engineering standards and design guidelines.
• Promote best practices across programs and engineering teams.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• Bachelor's Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Automotive product development experience.
• Experience with injection molded components and assemblies.
• Experience supporting serial production.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DV/PV validation activities.
• Experience in technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge in CATIA V5 / NX, GD&T, DFMEA, Tolerance stack-up analysis, Teamcenter, SAP (preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Leadership without direct authority.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Structured problem-solving approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At ZKW you can expect an inspiring working environment in which innovation and team spirit are very important. You can benefit from development opportunities, an attractive salary depending on your skills and experience and a comprehensive induction program to help you get started. We also promote your health with a wide range of offers. Become part of a dynamic team and shape the future of lighting technology together with us!

Wide range of social benefits

DIVERSITY IST UNS WICHTIG

Wir wollen ein Unternehmen sein, das Vielfältigkeit schätzt und fördert, denn auch im Licht sind alle Farben vereint! Wir ermutigen alle Menschen sich zu bewerben, unabhängig von Geschlecht, Alter, Hautfarbe, Beeinträchtigung, sexueller Orientierung oder Herkunft.