Mechanical Design Engineer

Luxoft; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in Querétaro is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to collaborate with global teams on automotive plastic components. You will create 3D CATIA V5 models, generate 2D drawings, and validate designs against customer specs and quality standards.

You will work on GD&T per ASME Y14.5, injection molding feasibility, and coordinate with manufacturing, electrical, and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery and design integrity throughout development and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/related field.
• 3–5 years in mechanical design, automotive preferred.
• CATIA V5 proficiency (GSD, Part Design).
• GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack‑up knowledge.
• Experience in plastic component design and injection molding.
• Ability to read drawings and specs; strong English.
• Independent worker with collaboration skills.
• Experience with automotive lighting or plastic parts.
• Knowledge of mold tooling, coatings, metallization, finishing.
• FEA basics and design validation exposure.
• Familiarity with automotive product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specifications and engineering requirements.
• Create and modify 3D components and assemblies using CATIA V5.
• Design plastic components considering geometry, assembly constraints, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Generate and update 2D engineering drawings according to applicable standards.
• Apply GD&T principles based on ASME Y14.5 and support tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and implement feedback from senior engineers and customers.
• Support design feasibility assessments related to injection molding, tooling, assembly, and finishing processes.
• Prepare technical documentation and design justifications.
• Collaborate with optical, electronic, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.
• Support design validation activities and resolve issues identified during development and testing.
• Track assigned engineering deliverables and ensure completion according to project requirements and timelines.

Skills

CATIA V5 (GSD/Part Design)

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Injection molding

Engineering drawings

English communication

Independent work

Automotive lighting components

Mold tooling tolerances

FEA (basics)

Product development processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

About the Role

The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to develop products that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specifications and engineering requirements.
• Create and modify 3D components and assemblies using CATIA V5, including GSD and Part Design.
• Design plastic components considering geometry, assembly constraints, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Generate and update 2D engineering drawings according to applicable standards.
• Apply GD&T principles based on ASME Y14.5 and support tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and implement feedback from senior engineers and customers.
• Support design feasibility assessments related to injection molding, tooling, assembly, and finishing processes.
• Prepare technical documentation and design justifications.
• Collaborate with optical, electronic, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.
• Support design validation activities and resolve issues identified during development and testing.
• Track assigned engineering deliverables and ensure completion according to project requirements and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Good to advanced proficiency in CATIA V5, particularly GSD and Part Design.
• Working knowledge of GD&T according to ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with plastic component design and basic understanding of injection molding.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively with senior engineers.
• Experience with automotive lighting components or other automotive plastic parts.
• Knowledge of mold tooling, assembly tolerances, coatings, metallization, or surface finishing.
• Familiarity with tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Basic experience with FEA or design validation activities.
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes and design standards.

Preferred Skills

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