Body & Interior Design/Test Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Body & Interior Design/Test Engineer in Puebla to support design and validation testing related to vehicle components. The ideal candidate will coordinate engineering activities, ensure compliance with standards, and manage project timelines. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and experience with CATIA is preferred, alongside strong analytical and organizational skills. This role demands collaboration within cross-functional teams to meet Volkswagen's engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Previous experience in automotive product development preferred.
• Strong skills in collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and testing activities according to the PEP development process.
• Support engineering validation through functional and durability testing.
• Coordinate engineering change management activities.
• Track project milestones and align with development timelines.
• Coordinate engineering change management activities including AEKOs and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with Volkswagen engineering standards and design requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration and validation of body, interior, and safety components.

Skills

CATIA

Project management processes

Engineering change management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Tools

KVS/Connect

KVS/Connect

PEP

AVON

Engineering change management

VW testing catalogs

Job description

SEGULA Technologies is seeking a Body & Interior Design/Test Engineer to support a development project in Puebla. This role focuses on managing design activities, validation testing, and engineering releases related to vehicle body components, interior systems, and safety features. The engineer will ensure that all design and validation activities follow Volkswagen development processes and meet quality and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Control and manage design and testing activities according to the PEP development process, including stages such as prototype development, tooling readiness, and releases for pre-series, Series 0, and SOP.
• Support engineering validation through functional and durability testing.
• Manage BMG releases for multiple vehicle models in coordination with project stakeholders.
• Track project milestones and ensure alignment with development timelines.
• Coordinate engineering change management activities including AEKOs, technical changes, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Volkswagen engineering standards and design requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration and validation of body, interior, and safety components.

Technical Requirements

• Experience working with CATIA for 2D and 3D design activities.
• Knowledge of KVS/Connect or similar engineering data management systems.
• Understanding of project management processes, including PEP and AVON methodologies.
• Experience with engineering change management processes and AEKOs.
• Familiarity with Volkswagen testing catalogs and validation procedures related to functional and durability testing.
• Knowledge of vehicle body mounting components and interior systems such as instrument panels and seating systems.
• Understanding of active and passive vehicle safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Previous experience in automotive product development, particularly in body, interior, or safety systems, is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.