Project Engineer

Minth México; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Minth México seeks a Project Engineer to lead automotive programs with Asian OEM customers from kickoff to production. You will coordinate engineering, quality, manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics teams to meet timing and cost targets.

The role requires 3–5 years in automotive project management, experience with launches, and advanced English proficiency. Responsibilities include customer liaison and ensuring PPAP, SOP readiness and smooth transfer of programs.

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years of project management experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong experience with new product launches and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from kick-off through PPAP, SOP, and production stabilization.
• Act as main point of contact with OEMs or Tier 1 customers.
• Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Logistics teams.
• Manage timing, costs, engineering changes, risks, and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements.
• Coordinate program transfers from China to Mexico.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our automotive manufacturing team and lead key programs with Asian OEM customers.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

3-5 years of Project Management experience in the automotive industry

Experience with new product launches and cross-functional team coordination

Experience working directly with OEMs or Tier 1 customers

Advanced English proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Toyota, or Mazda

Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and Automotive Quality Core Tools

Experience in Quality-related functions (Advanced, Supplier, or Customer Quality)

Knowledge of plastic injection, painting, and assembly processes

Experience coordinating teams across Mexico, North America, and Asia

Act as the main point of contact with customers

Lead projects from kick-off through PPAP, SOP, and production stabilization

Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Logistics teams

Manage timing, costs, engineering changes, risks, and recovery plans

Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements

Coordinate program transfers from China to Mexico.