Work location: Apodaca

Position Overview:

The Mechanical Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and delivering robust, cost-effective production machinery and automation systems for company's manufacturing plants. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex mechanical engineering challenges, define design specifications, and oversee the development of prototype and production equipment. The role requires strong collaboration with external machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers to ensure seamless implementation of manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support engineering project teams focused on process machine and automation system development.
• Identify and resolve mechanical engineering and process equipment challenges.
• Define and document machine specifications, budgets, and performance standards.
• Develop and test mechanical designs, prototypes, and production equipment.
• Partner with external vendors to successfully deliver integrated machine systems.
• Generate and maintain construction and installation drawings that align with company standards.
• Participate in system integration, debugging, installation, and production startup.
• Conduct training sessions for plant personnel and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Provide regular project updates and track expenditures to meet budgetary constraints.
• Estimate time requirements for project tasks and monitor schedule performance.
• Execute project assignments independently within a team-based environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. A master's or Ph.D. in relevant fields can substitute for required experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in the design and development of production process machinery, dynamic mechanisms, and / or automated systems

Required Skills:

• Strong technical curiosity to drive innovative solutions.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design practices, automation, robotics, and system integration.
• 5–10 years of experience in machine automation systems and process equipment development.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical drive systems, fluid power, pneumatics, robotics, and safety standards.
• Ability to manage external machine builders and system integrators.
• Expertise in CAD (2D & 3D), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and drafting standards.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Self-motivated problem-solver with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Results-oriented with a commitment to excellence.
• English proficiency (85%+).

Desired Skills:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with forward-thinking innovation.
• Knowledge of glass and ceramic manufacturing.
• Experience with standard computer modeling and analysis software.
• Understanding of precision engineering principles.
• Designing systems for clean-room or contamination-sensitive environments.
• Previous experience transitioning new products/processes into manufacturing.