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ALTEN Mexico

5002 Body Design & Release Engineer SR

RemoteMexico only
Published
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Company size
Mid-size
Salary not disclosed
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Automotive Body Design & Release Engineer with 5-8 years of experience in designing and developing components like Body in White, Closures, or Exterior Systems. Requires CAD proficiency (Unigraphics NX, Catia V5) and knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards (DFMEA, DVP&R). Must be able to present to management and lead technical teams. Advanced English required.

Core skills

Body in WhiteClosuresExterior Systems

Required skills

Unigraphics NXCatia V5Teamcenterhigh strength steelsaluminum forming processesGD&TDesign Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)BoM’s creation and editioncompositescomposite production processesMechanical components releaseelectrical components releaseEMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) designESD (Electrostatic Discharge) designDesign for Six Sigma (DFSS)Reactive Green/Black Beltinjection moldingpaintingdecorating plastic Class A componentsCAN/LIN buscircuit analysisMS Office

Optional skills

automotive lighting specifications and standardselectronics specificationsBIW in-plant launch experienceCAE/Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)CATIA V5Casting processesInjection Molding processes

Required languages

English Advanced

What you'll do

  • 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.

What they require

  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5-8 yrs of engineering automotive component experience designing and developing on the following: Body in White, Closures, or Exterior Systems
  • Experience designing and developing on the following: --->Body in White, Closures, or Exterior Systems
  • 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) 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, valid passport, and visa preferable

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

ALTEN Mexico is a subsidiary of ALTEN Group. ALTEN group has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years and operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East and employs more than 46,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers.

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