Project Engineer/Product Development-Tooling Engineer

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead automotive product development—from feasibility and quotation through prototype construction and manufacturing integration. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in automotive project launches 2. End-to-end product and tooling development 3. Collaboration with internal teams and external customers **Automotive company located in Colinas De Silao is seeking** **Project Engineer/Product Development\-Tooling Engineer (PROJECT ENGINEER)** **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Participate, as required, in pre-production feasibility reviews to determine whether new products are manufacturable. * Participate, as required, in the development and review of quotations. * Complete Engineering Change Request (ECR) documents for all changes impacting tooling and/or product pricing, and work within program budget constraints. * Generate Purchase Orders and monitor budgets for dies, molds, sample materials, etc., based on the funding provided by the Sales Order. Responsible for completing work at or below budget. * Maintain documentation for all program activities. Evidence of activities must be retained in the program’s Electronic Product Development Log. Provide the most recent data and/or drawings to tooling suppliers and Document Control. Analyze all drawings to ensure compliance with all specifications. * Provide support and attend whiteboard meetings. * Provide support and input to the program schedule. Track design and engineering activities against the program’s critical path. Update and review program dashboards throughout development. Participate in weekly whiteboard meetings. * Responsible for developing part design using a SET-based options approach. During the design process, document design progression using Kaizen worksheets and A3 analysis\. * Lead technical, product quality, and GD\&T development reviews with the customer. Propose cost-saving suggestions during customer VA/VE reviews. * Establish and maintain strong working relationships throughout the program with internal team members and external customers. Customers include: Sales, Design, Engineering, and Launch teams. * Responsible for prototype mold construction and timely availability of prototype parts. * Responsible for ensuring all supplied materials, parts, and products are delivered on time and meet all customer requirements—from prototypes through production PPAP. * Responsible for DV/EV testing per DVP\&R. * In collaboration with SPI Tooling Engineering Group, responsible for production mold construction. * Schedule all mold trials and secondary operations at SPI manufacturing locations. * Schedule all dimensional inspections (layouts) and performance tests with SPI Quality Laboratory. * In collaboration with PDT members, responsible for ensuring a complete part presentation is delivered on or before the customer’s required date. * Support program integration into SPI Manufacturing, including part design, mold design and functionality, manufacturing plan, gage design and functionality, secondary tooling, design function, and packaging. * Support near-production-line dashboards to address all production concerns. * Attend customer builds when requested. * Up to 20% travel may be required to domestic and international manufacturing sites and customer locations. * Other duties as assigned **REQUIREMENTS** * 6 years of experience in project launches. * Demonstrable experience in at least 3 projects/launches. * Experience in quality and product development areas. * 80% shop-floor / 20% administrative experience * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. * ADVANCED ENGLISH REQUIRED * Willingness to travel 20% * Valid visa and passport. **WE OFFER** * Monthly gross salary ranging from $45,000 to $60,000 MXN, depending on experience. * Statutory benefits * $600 MXN monthly food vouchers * 20-day Christmas bonus * Statutory vacation days * 25% vacation premium * 7% savings fund contribution * Profit-sharing (PTU) * Life insurance * Major medical insurance * Marriage, bereavement, and paternity support Employment type: Full-time Salary: $45,000\.00 \- $60,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Major medical insurance * Life insurance Work location: On-site employment