Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Design Engineer
kostalgroup· R&D
About this role
Company Description
KOSTAL has a strong family history based on innovation and caring for our employees. For more than 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.
Job Description
Main Job Purpose
Develop, concept, design high quality connector systems within agreed project timing according to company procedures and customer requirements, leading the product development from start to production.
Role may include focus on conceptualization and initial design with hand-off to move to production.
Main Tasks
- Develop high voltage connector systems according to customer and KOSTAL standards & procedures.
- Ensure feasible, robust, innovative and cost effective designs in accordance to market requirements.
- Initiates and tracks complete product validation according to customer specification in close relationship with KOSTAL test lab.
- Initiates engineering changes in order to increase robustness and/or profitability or to accommodate customer requests.
- Develop competitive design concepts within market timing requirements.
- Assure design is according to DFA/DFM KOSTAL processes.
- This position will require a high level of CAD development.
- Support customer builds (as required) at their facilities.
- Develops tolerance stack ups of the designed product to ensure robustness.
- Leads and maintains DFMEA activities
- Provide all required support and information regarding components and assemblies to all internal and external customers.
- Develop DVP&R and test requests
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
- 8+ years related experience in automotive / aerospace industry
- 5 years of experience in automotive connectors (high voltage experience preferred)
- Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA preferred)
- Proficient understanding of Automotive Sector – OEM’s – Tier 1/2
- Solid understanding of DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
Technical Experience
Design Software
CATIA Mechanical design, FEA CAD, analysis, concepts, drawing GD&T
PLM Software
Use, Workflow, Milestones, reporting
Product Validation
Procedure, set up, Dossier tool
Statistical Analysis
Methodology, application, reporting
Product Development
Phases, requirements, analysis and decision making
Root Cause Analysis
8D, 5W, Fishbone, etc.
Additional Information
PLEASE BEFORE SENDING , ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:
- how many years of experience do you have in automotive connectors (high voltage experience preferred)
- how do you consider your level in CAD software (CATIA preferred)
- wich is your real level of English?
- Which is your economical expectation?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Mechanical Design Engineer position at kostalgroup?
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Where is the Mechanical Design Engineer position at kostalgroup located?
This Mechanical Design Engineer role at kostalgroup is based in Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Mechanical Design Engineer role at kostalgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Mechanical Design Engineer role in the R&D department at kostalgroup.
Which team or department does the Mechanical Design Engineer at kostalgroup belong to?
This Mechanical Design Engineer position is part of the R&D department at kostalgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Mechanical Design Engineer job at kostalgroup posted?
This Mechanical Design Engineer position at kostalgroup was posted on Sep 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Mechanical Design Engineer
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