Product Development Engineer

Hace 9 horas

tijuana, baja california, México Katalyst CRO Jornada completa
Job Description

We are looking for a Product Development Engineer with experience in mechanical/product design, HVAC systems, and manufacturing processes to support new product development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and validate new HVAC products in line with customer requirements, technical standards, and performance specifications.
  • Create and maintain engineering drawings, specification sheets, BOMs, CAD models, and test reports.
  • Participate in DFMEA, DVP&R, and design reviews to ensure product robustness.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure design feasibility.
  • Implement technical improvements to existing products through redesign and cost-reduction initiatives, including Value Engineering/VAVE.
  • Provide technical support during pilot production, production start-up, and post-release phases.
  • Manage engineering changes, including ECOs/ECNs, for assigned products.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, such as:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electromechanical Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Mechatronics
    • Industrial Processes
    • Aeronautical Engineering
  • 26 years of experience in mechanical design/product design and manufacturing processes.
  • Intermediate-level AutoCAD 2D skills.
  • Proficiency in CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
  • Knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • English proficiency at B1 level or higher (CEFR).
  • Strong analytical, communication, planning, organizational, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to learn independently, take initiative, and work proactively.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with HVAC systems and Air Handling Units (AHU).
  • Sheet-metal design experience.
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) experience, preferably 13 years.
  • Macro programming and automation using VBA, Python, C#, or CAD APIs.
  • Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and VAVE activities.