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Job Title: Senior Product Design and Development Engineer. Location: Cuautitlan, MX. Job Type: On-Site Reporting to: VP of Product Development. Company Overview: FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI’s foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI’s innovations lead the way! Won’t you join us? Job Overview: We are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly creative Senior Product Design and Development Engineer to lead the development of innovative foam products. This role acts as a key liaison between our manufacturing plants in Cuautitlán, Mexico, and the U.S. Corporate Product Development team. The ideal candidate brings strong design sensibility, hands‑on technical expertise, and collaborative leadership. They will manage the full product development cycle—from concept creation and optimization to prototyping and feasibility validation—while driving design‑for‑manufacturability. This position requires frequent communication and travel to our U.S. R&D center, playing a key role in transforming ideas into market‑ready products. Key Responsibilities: Drive the full commercial product development cycle — from initial concept and strategy through retail launch. Translate consumer insights, competitive analysis, and user-centered design principles into innovative, market-ready retail foam product solutions. Ensure products meet performance criteria, including visual design, functionality, cost, manufacturability, compliance, and development timelines. Create design sketches, CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and comprehensive product specifications. Hands-on development and evaluation of commercial prototypes to refine product function, feel, appearance, and packaging. Shape and evolve the long-term retail product roadmap while staying agile in response to short-term market trends and consumer demands. Ensure all retail products comply with regulatory and industry standards. Support retail sales and marketing teams with customer samples and product information. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. 7+ years of experience in product development, with experience in consumer goods, furniture and/or the bedding industry. Is a MUST Strong understanding of aesthetics, form, proportions, and CMF (Color, Material, Finish). Demonstrates strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to cross-functional teams at all levels within the company, and to customers. Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop & Illustrator required). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously. Fluent in English. Availability to travel to the U.S. Skills: Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Strong prioritization and time management skills. Analytical and data-driven approach to decision making. Experience managing projects with both internal and external resources. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all organizational functions and levels. In-depth understanding of product development processes, manufacturing methods, and materials. Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can. FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.