About Us:
Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.
We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.
Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters.
Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and
commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral
to our business strategy.
LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is
changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics.
Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions
to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.
We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is
inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for
growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.
A home for everyone.
Overview:
The world’s leading bath and kitchen manufacturer is seeking a Product Design Engineer II on the team. Leading engineering design and commercialization of new products, you will work closely with advanced concepts, manufacturing, and marketing to bring breakthrough innovations and best-in-class designs to market, ensuring robust performance and manufacturability.
Responsibilities:
The world’s leading manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom fixtures; is seeking a Design Engineer for our growing Fittings
Engineering team in our R&D center in Monterrey, Mexico.
As a Sr. Design Engineer, you drive the successful design, development, and launch of innovative and
high-quality bath and kitchen faucets and accessories for the Americas market under the Grohe,
American Standard and DXV brands. This position is critical for executing complex engineering projects
within the New Product Development (NPD) process, as well as ongoing product improvements and
engineering maintenance of the existing product portfolio. The Sr. Design Engineer is responsible for
delivering cost-effective, robust, and manufacturable designs that meet or exceed customer expectations,
functional performance requirements, and regional/global regulatory standards. You will take the lead role
as the R&D member, collaborating with global internal x-functional teams (Project Management,
Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Marketing) as well with external regional and global supply
partners.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Industrial
Engineering or closely related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical, electromechanical design and product
development, specifically in mid to high volume manufacturing or R&D environment
- Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions (8D
methodology preferred)
- Expert Proficiency in 3-D CAD software Creo and Product Data Management, ideally SAP ECTR
- Application knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) as well as Tolerance
stack up and simulation tools such as FEA
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to plumbing fittings such as plastic
injection molding, zinc die casting, brass casting, stamping, machining, decorative finishing and
assembly
- Familiarity with plumbing regulatory standards (ASME, ASSE) is highly desirable
- Advanced skills in Google office applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and / or MS office suite
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (written and verbal) is highly preferred
- German or Chinese language are desirable.
- Excellent Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking. Demonstrated ability to handle complex open
ended design and quality issues.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize
tasks, and meet critical deadlines (time management and prioritization are essential).
- Self-motivated, works independently with minimal supervision
- Team Player: Proactive and cooperative attitude, with a focus on achieving team goals and
supporting junior engineers
- Must be able to travel including occasional travel outside Mexico/US
EEO Statement:
Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo: AS Maquila México S. de R.L. de C.V. y American Standard B&K México, son empleadores que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes que resulten calificados para la posición para la que apliquen, serán considerados para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, lugar de origen, ascendencia, orientación sexual, identidad de género, genética, discapacidad, estado civil, edad, estado civil, estado de salud, condición o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
