Nexteer to Expand Mexico Operations

The new facility is expected to create more than 350 jobs by the end of 2026.

Lean Layout Do’s and Don’ts — Lean lines should accommodate increasing product variety without compromising quality or introducing waste into the process. Photo courtesy Nexteer Automotive

EL MARQUÉS, Mexico—Nexteer Automotive has broken ground on its new Mexico Technical Center here.

The new facility is part of the company’s strategy to expand its local engineering capabilities and better serve its OEM customers in Mexico. The 8,350 square meter technical center will house Nexteer’s electric power steering and steering column innovation laboratory, as well as pre-production prototype and product validation capabilities. The company expects to complete the facility in 2026.

Nexteer’s decision to expand its presence in Mexico is driven by the company’s desire to enhance responsiveness, efficiency and quality for its OEM customers in the region. The new technical center will serve as the hub for Nexteer’s local engineering activities, including providing support for prototyping, product validation, testing and vehicle systems integration.

The facility is expected to create more than 350 new jobs by the end of 2026.

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