Company Overview
Fives is an innovative industrial engineering group dedicated to designing and supplying advanced machinery, process equipment, and production lines for leading global industries. With a focus on continuous innovation and technical excellence, Fives strives to develop forward-thinking solutions that meet the evolving needs of manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Fives Automatización México is looking for a Mechanical Design Manager with a strong technical background and strategic leadership skills to lead the development of automated industrial machinery.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the mechanical design engineering team, managing engineering resources, reviewing and approving complex technical calculations and designs, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects under Make-to-Order (MTO) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environments.
This position requires strong technical expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, motion systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and power transmission, as well as the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively with Operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership
- Lead, evaluate, and coordinate the activities of the mechanical design engineering team.
- Assign and balance workloads according to project priorities, deadlines, and available resources.
- Monitor engineering performance and ensure compliance with project schedules and quality standards.
- Provide technical guidance and support to engineers throughout the design and development process.
MTO / ETO Project Management
- Manage the mechanical design lifecycle for both Make-to-Order (MTO) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) projects.
- Adapt engineering solutions to meet unique customer requirements while maintaining standardized solutions whenever applicable.
- Ensure designs are completed according to project requirements, quality standards, and established deadlines.
Technical Design Review and Approval
- Review and approve complex mechanical designs and engineering calculations.
- Validate the selection and sizing of:
- Servo motors and motion systems
- Power transmission systems
- Linear motion systems and guides
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Ensure engineering solutions meet functional, safety, performance, and manufacturability requirements.
Structural Analysis and Engineering Calculations
- Supervise the proper application of mechanics of materials and structural analysis principles.
- Review structural calculations to validate the feasibility, safety, and performance of mechanical equipment.
- Ensure engineering calculations and technical documentation meet company and project requirements.
Talent Development
- Lead continuous technical development and training programs for the mechanical design team.
- Develop team capabilities in areas such as:
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Material selection
- Mechanical design and machine development
- Engineering calculations and analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Project Managers, Production, Purchasing, and other engineering departments to ensure proper project execution.
- Support the integration and validation of the Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Resolve technical discrepancies and design-related issues identified during manufacturing and assembly.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing teams when required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of proven experience leading mechanical design teams, preferably in a custom manufacturing, ETO, or MTO environment.
- Advanced/Bilingual English proficiency is required, with the ability to lead technical meetings and manage corporate and engineering documentation in English.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Proven experience in automated machinery and industrial equipment design.
Required Technical Knowledge
Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in:
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Mechanics of materials and structural calculations.
- Servo motor selection and sizing.
- Linear motion systems and guides.
- Power transmission systems.
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Automated machinery design and development.
- Mechanical engineering calculations and technical validation.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent technical communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to make technical decisions and provide engineering direction.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to provide technical support and resolve engineering issues directly on the manufacturing floor.
- Results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on quality, deadlines, and customer requirements.
Why Join Fives Automatización México?
Join a global engineering and automation environment where you will have the opportunity to lead a highly technical team, develop innovative industrial automation solutions, and contribute to complex projects for leading manufacturing customers.
If you are a technical leader passionate about mechanical design, automation, and engineering excellence, we invite you to apply.
Sueldo: A partir de $50,000.00 al mes
Beneficios:
- Estacionamiento de la empresa
- Opción a contrato indefinido
- Seguro de gastos médicos
- Seguro de la vista
- Seguro dental
- Seguro de vida
- Vales de despensa
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
