Engineer II-Mechanical

General Description
The Product and Applications Engineer II will be responsible for executing and coordinating product design, development, validation, and engineering activities for automotive applications, ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements, engineering specifications, and applicable industry standards.

Tasks

Product Design and Development

• Independently develop, review, and improve automotive products and components to meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Create, modify, and release 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using PTC Creo.
• Perform technical design evaluations, including dimensional analysis, GD&T, and design feasibility assessments.
• Identify and implement product design improvements considering quality, manufacturability, performance, and cost.
• Evaluate technical requirements and develop engineering solutions for customer applications.
• Collaborate with global design teams on product development and technical issues.

Engineering Change Management

• Coordinate and implement engineering changes, including change requests, drawing updates, BOM revisions, and deviations.
• Manage engineering documentation and change workflows using Windchill.
• Assess the impact of engineering changes on product performance, manufacturing processes, validation, and program timing.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and timely implementation of approved engineering changes.

Product Validation and Problem Solving

• Coordinate prototype development and product validation activities with testing laboratories and engineering teams.
• Review validation requirements, test plans, and technical test results.
• Analyze product failures and recommend corrective design actions.
• Lead technical investigations and support root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support design verification activities to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for design optimization.

Program and Customer Support

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct technical design reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as an engineering contact for assigned product applications and technical issues.
• Support customer technical discussions and provide engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables during product development, program launch, and serial production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve design-related production concerns.
• Work with suppliers and internal engineering teams to evaluate technical feasibility and implement product improvements.
• Track engineering activities, identify risks, escalate critical issues, and ensure timely closure of assigned deliverables.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve product designs, engineering processes, quality, and cost.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering standardization initiatives.
• Perform other engineering-related activities as assigned.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Typically 3–6 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in automotive product design, development, or applications engineering.
• Demonstrated experience independently executing engineering projects or product development activities.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings; PTC Creo strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems and engineering change management; Windchill preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, dimensional analysis, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience with product validation, technical problem-solving, and engineering documentation.
• Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Familiarity with automotive quality and product development methodologies, including APQP, PPAP, and DFMEA.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with global engineering teams.
  
  

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Engineer II-Mechanical and apply now!

Contact

Barbara Campa Fernandez

Barbara.Campa@zf-lifetec.com