Develop design improvement concepts, validate and complete Engineering Order release for current production vehicles. Focus on continuously improving quality, cost, mass and performance. Support local suppliers daily with a creative mindset that will improve our products. Serve as a technical design support liaison.Duties and ResponsibilitiesImprove current product components and system design for our vehicles through collaboration with suppliers.Identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop and implement appropriate countermeasures.Provide technical design support for current production and new vehicle launch builds as assigned.Confirm design for manufacturability, focus on warranty claim prevention and overall design for quality customer products.Lead component testing on design concepts to assess their feasibility and manufacturability for production implementation.Modify/Create 2D engineering drawings and associated 3D geometry (surface/solid) based on design change (as applicable) for non-supplier sourced systems.Review 2D drawings and 3D data from suppliers to ensure that components meet design specifications.Utilize/operate CAE/CAD tools as required with mentoring from HATCI Engineering Improvement Team Design engineers as needed.Benchmark competitor best-in-class vehicles in order to better understand design methodologies and customer preferences.Develop a strong supplier contact base within the commodity area of responsibility.Share design information, lead testing, review output, and enforce timelines.Respond to special requests from Production Staff.Create and present technical reports as assigned.Prepare detailed project plans, develop supporting budget, and prepare reports for management as required.Qualifications and RequirementsKnowledge of automotive industry engineering and manufacturing.Knowledge of functional area components and related parts.Knowledge of vehicle safety standards and testing methods/requirements.Knowledge of tooling and manufacturing requirements.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.At least 2 years of experience in Engineering Design for responsible functional area.English (Levels: Upper Intermediate/Advanced/Proficient).Required automotive experience.What We OfferCompetitive Salary.Mexican Law Benefits.Superior Benefit.Monday to Friday (07:30 am - 04:30 pm).#J-18808-Ljbffr