Mechanical Engineer

Valeo; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a junior Discipline Engineer in its Mechanical organization in Querétaro. You will contribute to engineering tasks within defined projects, applying foundational technical knowledge and Valeo design standards.

The role emphasizes problem solving, documentation, and collaboration with senior engineers. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree and up to 3 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree required and foundational technical knowledge in the discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience in Discipline Engineering activities in automotive or relevant industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical solutions for engineering tasks within defined projects.
• Participate in problem-solving initiatives under guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, reports, specifications and presentations.

Skills

Technical Development

Technical Coaching

Design Standards

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Eagerness to Learn

Digital Tools

Independent Work

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Depending on his/her scope, the incumbent will be in charge of one the domain :

Budget

• Budget Awareness: Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and strive to optimize resource utilization within their scope of work.

Support operations:

• Technical Solution Execution: Execute technical solutions for engineering tasks within defined projects, focusing on Newness levels 1-2 (fully applied or design based on existing rules).

• Problem Solving Support: Actively participate in problem-solving initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers, applying Valeo standard methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to analyze issues and contribute to solution finding.

• Technical Documentation: Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and presentations, to effectively communicate their work..

Competencies:

• Technical Development: Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge within the Discipline, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.

• Technical Coaching: Provide technical guidance and support to Discipline Junior Engineers, fostering their onboarding and skill development.

• Design Standard Application: Apply existing design standards effectively in their work, ensuring alignment with Valeo’s guidelines and best practices.

Efficiency:

• Digitalization Roadmap Adoption: Actively adopt and utilize digital tools and processes outlined in the Discipline’s Digitalization Roadmap to enhance efficiency and productivity.

• Continuous Improvement Contribution: Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for optimization within their scope of work and suggesting improvements to existing processes.

Innovation:

• Innovative Thinking: Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and contribute innovative ideas to enhance existing solutions or develop new approaches.

• Intellectual Property Awareness: Develop an understanding of intellectual property protection and contribute to the identification of potentially patentable inventions.

Collaboration and Influence:

• Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders within the team, ensuring clear and concise information exchange.

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other engineers and team members to achieve project objectives and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Professional Experience

0-3 years of experience in Discipline Engineering activities in automotive or relevant industries.

• Engineering Degree

• Foundational technical knowledge within the Discipline.

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices to solve technical problems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise.

• Basic understanding of design standards and methodologies.

• Familiarity with digital tools and software relevant to the Discipline.

Job:

Engineering Disciplines

Organization:

Mechanical

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-09-28

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries… which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com