Role purpose:
the product development engineer supports downstream product development activities within a production environment, focusing on design adaptations, part derivatives, and engineering changes required to enable successful production line transfer and sustaining manufacturing. The role acts as the technical link between global product r&d and the mexicali industrialization team, ensuring design intent is preserved while enabling robust, scalable manufacturing.
key responsibilities:
* support product design activities related to production line transfer and sustaining products
* develop and release part derivatives and design alterations within the approved design envelope
* implement and support engineering change orders (ecos) related to manufacturability, cost, quality, or supply continuity
* collaborate with dfm/dfa and process engineers to incorporate manufacturing and assembly feedback into product designs
* support tolerance analysis, stack-ups, and interface definition for assemblies and sub-assemblies
* assist with technical issue resolution related to product design during ramp-up and sustaining production
* support sample builds, first article evaluations, and transfer validation activities
* maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications in coordination with global product r&d
scope & authority:
* design authority limited to approved alterations, derivatives, and sustaining changes
* authority to recommend design improvements based on manufacturing and quality feedback
success metrics:
* timely release of design alterations and derivatives
* reduction in design-driven manufacturing issues
* effectiveness of eco implementation during transfers
* ramp-up stability and reduced post-transfer changes
required qualifications:
* bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
* 3–7 years of experience in connector, cable assembly, or electromechanical product development
* experience supporting product changes in a production environment
* ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications
desired skills & attributes:
* strong understanding of power connector and cable assembly design
* familiarity with dfm/dfa principles
* experience with high-current connectors is a plus
* detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
* effective communication skills in a global engineering environment