Body Design and Release Engineer MID

ALTEN; Toluca; On-site; MXN 380,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

ALTEN Mexico is seeking a Body Design & Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, timing and production release of body components and systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate design, development and timely releases.

Experience with Vision Lighting components (Lighting, Headlamps, Tail lamps) and familiarity with CATIA V5/3DX or NX and PLM (Teamcenter) are essential. Fluency in English (B2–C1) is required for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 4+ years reviewing, validating, and releasing design for automotive Body components.
• Experience with cameras or automotive lighting is valuable.
• Experience with Steel and Aluminum materials.
• WF processes: welding, riveting, clinching, bonding, laser brazing, paint.
• CATIA V5/3DX or NX for 3D/2D model review and PLM (Teamcenter).
• DFM principles and PBOM/eBOM, DVP&R documentation management.
• Advanced English for technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, validation, timing and production release of body components and systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate design and development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design and release processes.
• Cover vision lighting components: Lighting, Headlamps, Tail lamps.

Skills

4+ years automotive Body design

Advanced English

Cross-functional collaboration

Lighting systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

CATIA V5/3DX or NX

PLM Teamcenter

Job description

Description

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