Lead Engineer: Product & Manufacturing Leader

Hussmann; La Ciénega; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussmann in Mexico is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee design, development, transfer, validation, and improvement activities, providing technical leadership to engineering teams from concept to implementation.

You will coordinate cross-functional projects, drive DFMA and value engineering, manage quality and cost targets, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product development, transfer, manufacturing, or related engineering functions.
• Experience leading engineering teams and technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams.
• Manage projects requiring multiple components and sub-systems integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Drive product and process improvements using DFMA, ergonomics, Value Engineering, and Value Analysis.
• Develop a control plan to resolve DFMEA issues including Key Control Characteristics.
• Conduct root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams and other tools.
• Perform statistical analysis and tolerance stack-ups; understand manufacturing processes.
• Develop and evaluate engineering solutions using mathematical modeling and numerical analysis.
• Support product development activities utilizing Teamcenter, Solid Edge, or similar systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders for project execution and launches.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and status to management and teams.
• Contribute to cost reduction, quality improvement, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Solid Edge

Job description

Hussmann in Mexico is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee design, development, transfer, validation, and improvement activities, providing technical leadership to engineering teams from concept to implementation.

You will coordinate cross-functional projects, drive DFMA and value engineering, manage quality and cost targets, and collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure successful product launches.