Senior Body Design and Release Engineer

Alten México

Body Design & Release Engineer at ALTEN Mexico specializing in automotive engineering design and production release. Managing automotive component design from concept through to production.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇽 MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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
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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCADUnigraphics NXCatia V5TeamcenterDesign Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA)Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Soft Skills

leadershippresentation skillsissue resolutionteam collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Green BeltBlack BeltDesign for Six Sigma (DFSS)