Mechanical Development Coordinator (R&D)

Güntner; Apodaca; Presencial; MXN 550.000 - 850.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Benefits above legal requirements

Professional growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Güntner Mexico seeks a Mechanical Development Coordinator (R&D) to lead theMechanical Design team in engineering next-generation refrigeration, heat exchangers, and HVAC cooling solutions. You will drive product standardization, optimize mechanical design, and ensure manufacturability with world-class quality.

The role requires strong leadership, Solid Edge expertise, and English communication for global collaboration.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in design engineering/R&D leadership in HVAC or industrial refrigeration.
• Strong leadership and project-delivery experience.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor the Mechanical Design (R&D) team on refrigeration and heat exchanger tech.
• Drive end-to-end development of standard products and custom cooling units.
• Design for manufacturing improvements in sheet metal, coil, and piping layouts.
• Review and maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, specs.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, quality, and testing with engineering releases.
• Develop 3D models and manufacturing drawings using Solid Edge.
• Coordinate cross-functional prototype approvals with Quality, Operations, and Product Management.
• Apply DFM/DFMA principles to reduce assembly times.

Conocimientos

Solid Edge proficiency

Team leadership

CAD

Sheet metal design

Tube/piping layout

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Solid Edge

Descripción del empleo

Mechanical Development Coordinator (R&D)

Position Objective

Lead, manage, and coordinate the resources of the Mechanical Development (R&D) department at Güntner Mexico to engineer next-generation industrial refrigeration, heat exchangers, and HVAC cooling solutions. Drive continuous improvement through product standardization, detailed mechanical engineering, thermal/structural optimization, and effective implementation into manufacturing, ensuring feasibility, high performance, cost efficiency, and world-class quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and mentor the Mechanical Design (R&D) engineering team in developing advanced refrigeration and heat exchange technologies.
• Drive end-to-end development of new standard products and custom cooling units aligned with market trends, sales requirements, and global HVAC efficiency standards.
• Execute mechanical designs focused on raw material optimization, sheet metal structure design, and coil/piping integration.
• Research and evaluate innovative manufacturing techniques, CAD tools, and structural/thermal design trends to enhance Güntner’s technical competitive edge.
• Review, update, and maintain engineering standard documentation, BOMs, and technical specifications in alignment with internal procedures.
• Provide specialized technical support and engineering release documentation for manufacturing, assembly, quality, and testing teams.
• Establish design strategies and standardization workflows to streamline NPD (New Product Development) cycles.
• Develop detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings for prototypes using Solid Edge.
• Follow up, inspect, and validate prototype builds during production, performance testing, and wind-tunnel/pressure test phases.
• Coordinate cross-functional prototype approvals with Quality, Operations, and Product Management stakeholders.
• Implement DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing / Design for Assembly) principles to reduce assembly times and optimize sheet metal/copper tubing layouts.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 3-4 years of experience as a Design Engineering Coordinator, R&D Team Lead, or Mechanical Development Coordinator, preferably within the HVAC, Industrial Refrigeration, Heat Exchanger, or manufacturing sectors.
• Leadership: Proven track record in team leadership, direct report management, and driving technical project deliverables.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Solid Edge (or demonstrated expertise in Siemens CAD environment), along with strong knowledge of sheet metal design, structural framing, and tube/piping layout.
• Language: Advanced conversational and written English skills (Required for collaboration with global engineering teams).

We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Benefits above legal requirements.
• Professional growth opportunities within a global leader in cooling and refrigeration technology.