Design Engineer (ICM) – Exterior Equipment

LUZA PT/HITO Solutions | Contract OR B2B

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At LUZA Group, passion, perseverance, and the drive to excel define our path to success.

Founded in 2006, we are a Portuguese multinational with over 1,200 talented professionals and a turnover surpassing 30M. With a strong presence in key markets (Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Mexico, the United States, and China) we deliver innovative solutions in engineering, IT, design, consulting, Industry 4.0, training, and recruitment. Our people and their talent power everything we do.

This is a moment of growth and opportunity. The future belongs to visionary minds. Will you join us?

Tasks and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Design Engineer (ICM) – Exterior Equipment to ensure the technical feasibility and consistency of exterior components within a defined project scope. The role focuses on managing the techno-economic convergence of the perimeter while guaranteeing compliance with project requirements in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Performance (QCDP).

The successful candidate will play a key role in product definition, feasibility validation, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring that all technical solutions are aligned with design, manufacturing, and project constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the technical feasibility of the assigned project scope
• Drive the techno-economic convergence of the perimeter
• Guarantee the achievement of QCDP objectives within the defined scope
• Lead and contribute to:
  • BOM (Bill of Materials) consolidation
  • Product definition and specifications
  • Mass optimization
  • Functional Performance Requirements (FPR)
  • Support the consolidation of part splitting and component definition
  • Ensure feasibility of assembly concepts and processes
• Validate product and process feasibility, including:
  • Compliance with plastics standards and guidelines
• Alignment with partner engineering domains:
  • Logistics
  • Purchasing
  • External suppliers/services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and consistency of solutions

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of exterior systems (e.g., bumpers, sealing, glazing, mechatronics)
• Experience in product design, BOM management, and technical validation
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, especially plastics
• Familiarity with automotive development processes and lifecycle
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., CATIA V5/V6) and PLM systems is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and international environment
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to engineering challenges

Languages

• Minimum professional proficiency in English (required)
• Additional languages are a plus

Other

• Strong technical rigor and ability to manage complex engineering topics
• Proactive mindset with focus on feasibility and optimization

Important:

Our company does not sponsor work visas or residence permits for employment purposes. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is located.

We will only contact candidates who meet the requirements and match the profile sought by our clients.

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