Design & Release Engineer – Automotive Accessories & Value Optimization

Segula Technologies; Mexico; On-site; MXN 875,197 - 1,225,275; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is looking for a Design & Release Engineer in Mexico to lead the development and optimization of automotive accessories and performance components. This role involves managing product lifecycles from approval to market, ensuring compliance with quality and cost requirements.

The ideal candidate will excel in CAD design, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration, acting as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams. Reference documents like DFMEA and DVP&R will be critical in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive accessories and performance components.
• Experience managing product lifecycles and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of engineering quality documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and launch of automotive accessories.
• Drive cost-value analysis and execute VAVE initiatives.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with suppliers.
• Lead CAD creation and packaging feasibility studies.
• Author engineering quality documentation to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for successful execution.
• Track and root-cause production issues during pre-production.

Skills

Value Optimization (VAVE)

CAD Design

Budget Management

Project Management

Supplier Management

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, business-minded Design & Release (D&R) Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and financial optimization of Automotive Accessories and Performance Components.

In this role, you will act as the primary liaison between the OEM and international suppliers, managing the product lifecycle from initial business case approval through market introduction. You will not only own the technical execution (CAD, packaging, and validation) of your assigned commodities but also drive Value Optimization (VAVE) strategies to ensure all engineering, quality, and cost requirements are successfully met.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Program Execution & Launch: Manage the development and launch of automotive accessories from business case approval through market introduction, ensuring compliance with vehicle program timing and deliverables.
• Value Optimization & Budget Management: Drive cost-value analysis and execute Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives. Own the commodity budget, track cost reduction goals, and maintain the financial database.
• Supplier & Project Management: Serve as the primary technical liaison with international Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers. Manage supplier selection, product validation, testing, and detailed Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Design & CAD Packaging: Lead early Computer Aided Design (CAD) creation, 2D drawings (including GD&T), and packaging feasibility studies using NX / Teamcenter. Ensure accessories integrate seamlessly with base vehicle systems.
• Quality & Validation: Author, update, and own core engineering quality documentation, including DFMEA, FMEA, and DVP&R to guarantee functional objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams (including vehicle teams, HMI, validation, and leadership) to ensure successful program execution and launch readiness.
• Root-Cause & Production Support: Follow, track, and root-cause build issues found during pre-production phases, support assembly plant launches, and conduct warranty analysis post-launch.