2016 Body Design and Release Engineer MID
At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at ALTEN MÉXICO. Remote, Mexico · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Develop and release lighting components, including headlamps and tail lamps, from design through production
- Review body component designs in 3D and 2D, then validate them before release
- Coordinate component timing and manage related documentation, bills of material, validation plans and technical sheets
- Work with other teams to improve how body designs are developed and released
What you bring
- A mechanical, automotive engineering degree or a related qualification
- At least four years reviewing, validating and releasing designs for automotive body components
- Advanced English for technical reading and communication with international teams
- Working knowledge of CATIA V5/3DX or NX, Teamcenter and design-for-manufacturing principles
Who this fits
This mid-level, full-time role suits an engineer focused on automotive body design and release, particularly vision lighting. The role is based near Toluca or Mexico City’s Santa Fe area.
From the employer
ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing.
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 Vision Lighting components.
📍 Location: Close to Toluca / Mexico City (Santa Fe)
🕒 Experience Level: 3+ years
🌐 English: B2–C1
🧩 Full-time | Engineering
Requirements
The Body D&R Engineer is responsible for the component and system level design, development, validation, timing and production release of the following areas:
- Vision Lighting components:
- Lighting
- Headlamps
- Tail lamps
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 4+ years in reviewing, validating, and releasing designs for automotive components (Body).
- Experience or advanced knowledge on automotive cameras and/or automotive lighting is very valuable
- Experience or advanced knowledge with materials such as: Steel, Aluminium.
- Experience or advanced knowledge in the following processes: welding, riveting, clinching, bonding, laser brazing, paint process
- CATIA V5/3DX or NX (for 3D/2D model review).
- PLM (Teamcenter) (documentation and release management).
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
- PBOM, eBOM, DVP&R, and technical sheets management.
Language: Advanced English (technical comprehension and international team communication).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.
- Knowledge of style freeze processes and theme evaluation.
- In-plant experience (tool tryouts, assembly, program launch).
- Familiarity with automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources