We are ALTEN Mexico, a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. With a dedicated team of over 250 professionals, we cater to various industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail. We offer comprehensive services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing. ALTEN Mexico is a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group, a global leader in engineering and technology consulting.
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Body Design & Release Engineer to join our team. As a Body Design & Release Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and production release of body components and systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate design and development of body systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the design and release processes.
The area we are seeking currently to cover is Exterior Trim components.
📍 Location: Close to Toluca / Mexico City (Santa Fe)
🕒 Experience Level: 3+ years
🌐 English: B2–C1
🧩 Full-time | Engineering
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
3+ years of engineering automotive component experience designing and developing on the following:
- Exterior Trim Components:
- Aero/Cladding
- Fascia/Bumper/Grill
- Front-End Module (FEM)
• CAD experience with Unigraphics NX, Catia V5 and Teamcenter in a production release environment BIW (Body in White)
• Knowledgeable regarding high strength steels/ aluminum forming processes, weld parameters and GD&T
• Experience with OEM or supplier on design and release
• Experience/knowledge with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM) and Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and validation plans.
• BoM’s creation and edition
• Knowledge and experience with composites and composite production processes
• Release experience in both Mechanical and electrical components
• Working knowledge of designing for EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) design/prevention
• Prior exposure to automotive lighting specifications and standards an asset; electronics specifications
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and/or Reactive Green/Black Belt
• BIW in-plant launch experience
• Experience designing and developing injection molding, painting, and decorating plastic Class A components
• CAE/Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) knowledge
• Experience leading technical teams successfully across varied levels of management and between OEM and supply base
• Experience regularly presenting to upper management for issue resolution decisions
• Knowledge or experience of CAN/LIN bus and circuit analysis
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• CATIA V5 knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of Casting and Injection Molding processes is a plus
• Possibility of traveling
English advanced.
If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for body design engineering, we would love to hear from you. Join us at ALTEN Mexico and be a part of our team that is shaping the future of automotive technology.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- 3+ years of automotive component engineering experience
- Experience designing and developing exterior trim components, including aero, cladding, fascias, bumpers, grilles, or front-end modules
- CAD experience with Unigraphics NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter in a production release environment
- Knowledge of high-strength steel and aluminum forming processes, weld parameters, and GD&T
- OEM or supplier design and release experience
- Experience with DFMEA, DRBFM, DVP&R, and validation plans
- Bill of Materials creation and editing experience
- Knowledge of composites and composite production processes
- Mechanical and electrical component release experience
- Working knowledge of EMC and ESD design and prevention
- Experience with injection molding, painting, and decorating plastic Class A components
- CAE or Computational Fluid Dynamics knowledge
- Experience leading technical teams across management levels and OEM or supplier organizations
- Experience presenting to upper management for issue-resolution decisions
- Knowledge of CAN/LIN bus and circuit analysis
- Advanced English proficiency, approximately B2-C1
- Experience with Design for Six Sigma or Reactive Green/Black Belt
- BIW in-plant launch experience
- Exposure to automotive lighting and electronics specifications and standards
- CATIA V5 knowledge
- Knowledge of casting and injection molding processes
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
What We Do
We are a consulting firm specialized in the management of engineering projects globally for the automotive, aeronautical, IT, energy, among many sectors. Design, development and programming are the most requested services by the majority of our clients
