Design Engineer - Relocation to Mexico
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
SPACE/CRAFT Worldwide is seeking a Design Engineer for its Tijuana, Mexico production facility to develop technical drawings and engineering solutions for luxury retail fixtures and custom environments.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed technical drawings and production documentation across all assigned projects
- Convert conceptual and creative designs into manufacturable, production ready solutions
- Prepare shop drawings, fabrication drawings, BOQs, and material specifications
- Coordinate with production teams including carpentry, metal, acrylic, painting, and assembly departments
- Ensure designs are structurally feasible and optimized for manufacturing efficiency and cost
- Support project managers and production teams during fabrication and installation stages
- Conduct material and hardware selection based on design intent and budget requirements
- Create 3D models, renderings, and technical presentations when required
- Identify design improvements and cost optimization opportunities
- Work closely with clients, VM teams, and designers to achieve luxury quality outcomes
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, technical requirements, and production capabilities
- Assist in prototype development and testing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture, or a related field preferred
- 5 to 10+ years of experience in retail fixture design, visual merchandising production, custom fabrication, signage engineering, furniture manufacturing, or exhibition and event production
- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
- Proven experience preparing production and shop drawings
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SketchUp, Rhino, Fusion 360, or similar design software
- Strong knowledge of woodwork, metal fabrication, acrylic fabrication, lighting integration, hardware systems, and finishing materials
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and architectural drawings
- Strong problem solving and engineering skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a luxury quality mindset
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Full Job Posting
Job Objective
- The Design Engineer will be responsible for developing technical drawings, engineering solutions, and production documentation for luxury retail fixtures, VM displays, custom furniture, signage, and experiential structures at SPACE/CRAFT's Tijuana, Mexico production facility.
- The ideal candidate combines creativity with strong technical and manufacturing knowledge, ensuring that all designs are aesthetically impactful, structurally sound, cost efficient, and production friendly.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed technical drawings and production documentation across all assigned projects.
- Convert conceptual and creative designs into manufacturable, production ready solutions.
- Prepare shop drawings, fabrication drawings, BOQs, and material specifications.
- Coordinate with production teams including carpentry, metal, acrylic, painting, and assembly departments.
- Ensure designs are structurally feasible and optimized for manufacturing efficiency and cost.
- Support project managers and production teams during fabrication and installation stages.
- Conduct material and hardware selection based on design intent and budget requirements.
- Create 3D models, renderings, and technical presentations when required.
- Identify design improvements and cost optimization opportunities.
- Work closely with clients, VM teams, and designers to achieve luxury quality outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, technical requirements, and production capabilities.
- Assist in prototype development and testing.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
- 5 to 10+ years of experience in retail fixture design, visual merchandising production, custom fabrication, signage engineering, furniture manufacturing, or exhibition and event production.
- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Proven experience preparing production and shop drawings.
- Experience working with premium retail or luxury brands preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SketchUp, Rhino, Fusion 360, or similar design software.
- Strong knowledge of woodwork, metal fabrication, acrylic fabrication, lighting integration, hardware systems, and finishing materials.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and architectural drawings.
- Strong problem solving and engineering skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a luxury quality mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong communication and coordination skills across design, production, and project management teams.
Compensation and Relocation
- Relocation Assistance provided.
- Airfare to Mexico covered.
- Accommodation provided upon relocation (Private).
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo) as per Mexican Federal Labor Law.
- Vacation entitlement according to Mexican Federal Labor Law.
- Annual Airfare provided after 2 years of continued employment.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at SPACE/CRAFT Worldwide, Inc.
Full Stack Engineer
Dubai, UAE
SPACE/CRAFT Worldwide is building an in-house software development team and seeks a Full Stack Engineer to work on their next-generation internal ERP and operations platform. The role involves hands-on coding across fron
Chief Financial Officer - Relocation to Mexico
Dubai, UAE
SPACE/CRAFT Worldwide is seeking a commercially sharp and operationally experienced CFO to join the executive leadership team. The CFO will own full financial stewardship including FP&A, multi-entity reporting, cash flow
Paint Department Leader - Relocation to mexico
Dubai, UAE
SPACE/CRAFT Worldwide seeks a Paint Department Leader for their Tijuana, Mexico facility to oversee all painting and finishing operations for luxury retail displays and fixtures. The role involves leading a team, ensurin
Project Manager - Relocation to Mexico
Dubai, UAE
Space/Craft Worldwide seeks a Project Manager to lead luxury retail and visual merchandising production projects from concept to shipping. The role requires 5-10+ years of experience in visual merchandising production, r