MEX NPD Mechanical Design Eng I

G&W Electric Co.; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the NPD Engineering team in a fast-paced environment. You will design components, assemble CAD models, and contribute to the release process while ensuring manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, FEA support, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of CAD experience in a technical engineering role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical design and quantitative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 3D CAD component and assembly modelling for problem solving or from a hand-sketch.
• Design and dimension components with intent for molding, machining, or other DFM.
• Prepare simplified models for 3D printed prototypes or FEA analyses; participate in prototyping and testing.
• Understand design implications of IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA, etc.

Skills

Analytical design

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

FMEA/DFMEA

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Oracle JD Edwards

Job description

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Design Engineer within our NPD Engineering team is responsible for component design and CAD assembly, drawings, dimensioning and tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, top-town assemblies, and the review and ECN release process. G&W is excited to engage a self-motivated and results-oriented individual to join our fast-paced, collaborative work environment that offers consistent learning opportunities and problem-solving experience. We are offering the unique responsibility to be a contributing member to our engineering team in the following:

• 3D CAD component and assembly modelling for problem solving or from a hand-sketch
• Design and dimension components with intent for molding, machining, or other DFM.
• Prepare simplified models for 3D printed prototypes or FEA analyses. Participate in prototyping and functional testing of designs
• Understand design implications of relevant industry standards (IEEE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, UL, NEMA, etc.)
• Self driven to complete tasks within expected schedule and quality expectations
• Coach and review other team members to level-up group technical aptitude
• Communicate with functional and cross functional team members to understand design requirements and drive release and validation processes
• Be a change agent in department and company by identifying and resolving root causes through problem solving activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support and provide technical aptitude for company and departmental projects as needed (e.g. Product Development, Aftermarket Support, Application Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing)

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design, or Relevant Discipline
• >3 years of experience in a technical engineering role with CAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and has demonstrated presentation skills to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical design and quantitative problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• CREO CAD Software experience
• Leadership and Training
• Change Management experience
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Root Cause Analysis / Problem-Solving strategies
• ISO Certified Manufacturing Environment experience
• Reliability Design Tools
  • Design For Manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Experience with Oracle J.D. Edwards Business System
• Experience with (any) Industry Standards and Compliance
• Related power distribution experience