Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent., 3-5 years of experience in automotive component design and development, specifically Body-in-White components., Proficiency in CAD software such as Unigraphics NX and Catia V5, along with knowledge of GD&T and high strength steel forming processes., Intermediate to advanced English skills and experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the engineering, design, development, and production release of Body-in-White components and systems.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and compliance with automotive standards.

Create and edit Bills of Materials (BoMs) and validate design plans through Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).

Present technical findings and issue resolutions to upper management and coordinate with OEMs and suppliers.

Job description

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.

The Body D&R Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing and production release for some of the following functions: Body-in-white / Body closure sheet metal and hinging / Fascia/bumper / Underbody shield and Wheel liners / Cladding & flares / Body exterior (moldings, badges, decals and vents) / Front Lighting / EE & Signal Lighting / Fixed Glass/ Wipers /Fuel Door components /systems from initial design concept through full volume production.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
3-5 yrs of engineering automotive component experience designing and developing on the following: BIW Components (Componentes de Body in White).

Main Structural Components:

Floor panel
Side panels
Roof panel
A, B, and C pillars
Front and rear subframes
Frame / Rail system

Movable Parts (Before Final Assembly):

Doors
Hood
Trunk lid / Tailgate

Joints and Supports:

Suspension mounts
Structural reinforcements
Crash energy absorption parts
Crossmembers

Experience designing and developing on the following: --->BIW
CAD experience with Unigraphics NX, Catia V5 and Teamcenter in a production release environment 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) 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

If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and passionate about 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.

English intermediate/advanced.

Possibility of traveling, valid passport, and visa preferable

Benefits