Senior Mechanical Design Lead — Automotive Lighting

FORVIA HELLA; Tlaquepaque; Presencial; MXN 520.000 - 760.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to lead product design activities within the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, technical specs, quality, timelines, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes mechanical/product design, CAD development, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across international teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in product development and device design in automotive, lighting, or manufacturing.
• Proficient in CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with engineering simulations (FEA) and DFMEA.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes like molding, stamping, die casting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work in international teams.
• Fluent English communication is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate product design activities through the development lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements, specs, quality, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with Process Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Review drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and feasibility.
• Plan and oversee design activities from concept to PV readiness.
• Define tolerances (GD&T) and perform tolerance analyses (stack-up).
• Support quotes, cost estimation, and DFM considerations.
• Coordinate APQP/PPAP activities and supplier involvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams on new and current products.

Conocimientos

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Tolerance analysis

FEM/FEA experience

Design for manufacturing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Herramientas

CATIA

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to lead product design activities within the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, technical specs, quality, timelines, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes mechanical/product design, CAD development, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across international teams to deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.