Mechanical and Product Documentation Engineer (Aluminum Components)

KEENFINITY; Hermosillo; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

KEENFINITY is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus on aluminum components, die casting, and industrial design to drive concepts to production. You will develop robust mechanical solutions balancing performance, manufacturability, durability, quality, and cost.

You’ll collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain to ensure successful launches, design validation, and lifecycle support for aluminum-based products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical product design.
• Hands-on experience designing aluminum components, including die-cast and ejection-molded aluminum parts.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CREO preferred) and knowledge of BOMs, engineering documentation, product structures, and engineering change management.
• Knowledge of aluminum manufacturing processes, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and industrialization principles.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change processes in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies, including aluminum parts, considering functionality, manufacturability, industrialization, quality, and cost.
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software.
• Apply knowledge of aluminum part design and manufacturing processes, particularly die casting and ejection molding, to develop robust and manufacturable product designs.
• Support the design and development of components considering Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and production requirements.
• Conduct and support mechanical design validation, including prototype evaluation, testing, and technical analysis.
• Coordinate the introduction of new part numbers, product structures, technical documentation, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Create, maintain, and update product BOMs and technical data throughout the product lifecycle.
• Execute product changes through established Engineering Change Request / Change Management processes, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Provide product structures, technical data, and documentation required for cost calculations, sourcing, and industrialization activities.
• Support the organization with accurate product data throughout the product development and manufacturing lifecycle.
• Oversee the design, development, and manufacturing of prototypes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and other functions to resolve design and product-related issues.
• Ensure product documentation and engineering changes comply with applicable quality management and engineering processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve product designs, documentation, processes, and overall product lifecycle management.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aluminum components

3+ years experience

CAD CreO

BOMs

DFM

PLM systems

Engineering change management

EMS exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Job description

At KEENFINITY, we are passionate about delivering innovative electronics manufacturing solutions (EMS) for customers across industries such as industrial technology, medical devices, mobility, building solutions, and communication systems. With approximately 1,400 employees across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, we support the entire product lifecycle, from engineering and prototyping to manufacturing, testing, and aftermarket services. We deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that support technologies people rely on every day.

Role Mission.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer – Aluminum Products, Die Casting & Industrial Design, you will play a key role in the design, development, validation, and industrialization of innovative industrial and consumer products, with a strong focus on aluminum components and die-cast technologies. You will transform product requirements into robust mechanical solutions that balance performance, manufacturability, durability, quality, and cost. Working closely with other Product Development functions, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and cross-functional teams, you will drive designs from concept through production and lifecycle support, ensuring successful product launches, process optimization, and continuous product improvement.

Main Activities.

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies, including aluminum parts, considering functionality, manufacturability, industrialization, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation using CAD software.
• Apply knowledge of aluminum part design and manufacturing processes, particularly die casting and ejection molding, to develop robust and manufacturable product designs.
• Support the design and development of components considering Design of Manufacturability (DFM) and production requirements.
• Conduct and support mechanical design validation, including prototype evaluation, testing, and technical analysis.
• Coordinate the introduction of new part numbers, product structures, technical documentation, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Create, maintain, and update product BOMs and technical data throughout the product lifecycle.
• Execute product changes through established Engineering Change Request / Change Management processes, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Provide product structures, technical data, and documentation required for cost calculations, sourcing, and industrialization activities.
• Support the organization with accurate product data throughout the product development and manufacturing lifecycle.
• Oversee the design, development, and manufacturing of prototypes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and other functions to resolve design and product-related issues.
• Ensure product documentation and engineering changes comply with applicable quality management and engineering processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve product designs, documentation, processes, and overall product lifecycle management.

What your Profile Should Look Like.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical product design, preferably in manufacturing, electronics, consumer, or industrial products.
• Hands-on experience designing aluminum components, including die-cast and ejection-molded aluminum parts.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CREO preferred) and knowledge of BOMs, engineering documentation, product structures, and engineering change management.
• Knowledge of aluminum manufacturing processes, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and industrialization principles.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change processes in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or EMS is a plus.