Product Definition Support Equipment Lead Engineer (Santiago de Querétaro)

Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components; impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning and execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create definitions of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stack-ups, and various electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and inspection.
• Create CAD models and drawings using company‑sponsored CAD systems. Check, validate, and issue master models and drawings.
• Work within the guidelines of applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Design Customer Operating Procedures, Specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and special security requirements.
• Understand Design Change Documentation and requirements and execute changes.
• Define dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing capabilities.
• Perform stack‑ups.
• Manage Concurrent Engineering processes and understand input from the different engineering disciplines.
• Support project‑planning schedules, including resources, needs, funding, and product definition releases. Concurrently work on multiple projects, monitoring progress and quality, and ensuring schedule requirements are met.
• Strong manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience in mechanical and hydraulic design.
• Identify product improvements.
• Check detail drawings and models.
• Ensure that interface characteristics between components are established and agreed upon by designers of mating parts.
• Be up to date and be a recognized leader in one’s technical specialty.
• Provide technical support to cross‑functional teams to improve or resolve form and fit of components.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data.
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams, mentor others in the organization.
• Engage with manufacturing to perform producibility reviews.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to incorporate concepts to meet design intent and defend design proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Aeronautical Engineering or similar.
• Solid contribution in a similar role or previous position.
• Must be able to maintain a normal day‑to‑day fluid conversation in English on any topic with few mistakes that do not affect clear understanding; must have fluency, rhythm, and sufficient self‑confidence in the language to be able to handle meetings and conversations.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (ASME Y14.5M, or applicable) relative to the function.
• Presentation skills: ability to communicate with senior leadership.
• Capable of coaching others to accomplish assignments.
• Demonstrated ability in managing projects across functions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability in establishing common goals and objectives.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience using NX (Siemens) software.
• Proficient user of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Highly motivated and passionate.
• Self‑starter with problem‑solving skills.
• Keen listener with exceptional communication skills.
• Versatile and friendly approach to working in teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Lean knowledge.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No