Mechanical Engineer (Temporary).

Kidde Global Solutions; Matamoros; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Part time

Job summary

Kidde Global Solutions in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical support to operations and sustaining projects, and to generate the engineering documentation needed to ensure product quality, functionality, and continuity.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design validation, update drawings and BOMs, and drive productivity and cost‑reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Intermediate English for global teams and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operations and sustaining projects.
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation.
• Coordinate product validation and durability testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development.
• Update drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Implement and document engineering changes.
• Support manufacturing in resolving product issues.
• Participate in productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

FMEA

Documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Windchill PDM

JDE ERP

MS Office

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to operations and product sustaining activities, as well as generating and maintaining the engineering documentation required to ensure product quality, functionality, and continuity. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to support engineering change implementation, design validation, and manufacturing problem-solving while contributing to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities.

• Provide technical support to operations and product sustaining projects.
• Generate and maintain engineering technical documentation.
• Coordinate product validation and durability testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and improvement efforts.
• Generate and update engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support the implementation and documentation of engineering changes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing in resolving product-related issues.
• Participate in productivity, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Basic Qualifications.

Education.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Intermediate English proficiency required for interaction with global teams and preparation of technical documentation.

Experience.

• Experience in product design and development, preferably within safety products or consumer goods industries.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and engineering documentation.
• Experience with design validation and management of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Knowledge of creating and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of analytical tools such as FMEA and DVP.Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experience using SolidWorks CAD.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Experience in New Product Development (NPD).
• Participation in productivity and cost-reduction projects.
• Experience in Research and Development (R&D).
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in reliability analysis and durability testing.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Experience with engineering changes and technical documentation control.
• Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) systems, preferably Windchill.
• Experience supporting product sustaining activities.
• Knowledge of JDE ERP and Microsoft Office applications.

Competencies.

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Collaborative approach when working with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing teams.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Results-oriented mindset.

Location.

• Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Employment Type.

• Temporary position for 6 months.