Design & Release Engineer - Closures (Front Structure)

SEGULA Technologies; Toluca; Híbrido; MXN 279.000 - 424.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SEGULA Technologies in Toluca is seeking a Jr. Design & Release Engineer (DRE) specializing in Front Structure Closures to support design, packaging, and release of hood assemblies and front‑end structural interfaces.

This hybrid role involves managing component lifecycles for front closures and coordinating with senior engineers, CAE, manufacturing, and Tier‑1 suppliers. In this role you will apply basic GD&T, assist in DFMA verification, and support prototypes, vehicle assembly trials,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or Aeronautical engineering.
• 1-3 years CAD design, product development, or engineering validation in automotive OEM/Tier-1.
• Experience with front-end closures, hoods, hinges, and crash-pedestrian interfaces.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX/CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE and PLM environments.

Responsabilidades

• CAD modeling, packaging studies, and clearance checks for front closure assemblies.
• Assist in DCN/ECN creation, BOM updates, and revision control.
• Work on interface between hood and fixed front-end structural members.
• Apply GD&T, perform tolerance stack-ups, and support DFMEA updates.
• Support prototype builds, CAE validation, and testing feedback.
• Collaborate with Stamping, Tooling, BIW Assembly and Quality teams.

Conocimientos

Front closures basics

CAD & packaging

Data management

GD&T drafting

Problem solving

Educación

Mechanical Eng

Automotive Eng

Herramientas

Siemens NX

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

Teamcenter

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

We are seeking a Jr. Design & Release Engineer (DRE) specializing in Front Structure Closures to support the design, development, packaging, and release of vehicle front-end closure assemblies. In this hybrid role, you will assist in managing component lifecycles for front-end closure systems, including hoods/bonnets, hood latching mechanisms, hinges, front structural reinforcement interfaces, and crash-box/crumple-zone packaging. You will collaborate closely with senior DREs, CAE simulation engineers, manufacturing plant personnel, and Tier-1 suppliers to ensure components meet structural rigidity, pedestrian protection safety standards, and assembly feasibility.

Key Responsibilities

• CAD Modeling & Packaging: Support 3D CAD modeling, component design updates, packaging studies, and clearance evaluations for front closure assemblies and structural interfaces in Siemens NX or CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE.
• Component Release & Change Management: Assist in creating, routing, and releasing Design Change Notices (DCN/ECN), updating Bills of Materials (BOM), and maintaining revision control throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Front Structural Integration: Work on the interface between moving closure panels (hood) and fixed front-end structural members (aprons, shock towers, radiator core supports, and bumper beams).
• Engineering Standards Application: Apply basic to intermediate Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, conduct 2D/3D tolerance stack-up checks, and assist in updating DFMEA documents.
• Validation & Testing Support: Support physical prototype builds, vehicle assembly trial runs, and CAE validation feedback loop evaluations (modal, durability, hood flutter, and pedestrian impact testing).
• Cross-Functional Communication: Work alongside Stamping, Tooling, BIW Assembly, and Quality teams to verify basic Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) guidelines.

Key Competencies

• Front-End & Closures Fundamentals: Understanding of hood sheet-metal packaging, hinge kinematics, latch/striker positioning, and front crash/pedestrian safety structural concepts.
• 3D CAD & Clearance Packaging: Ability to perform packaging checks, interference detection, and basic kinematic swing studies for front closures.
• Engineering Data Management: Familiarity with BOM creation, part numbering systems, and PLM workflows for managing release changes.
• GD&T & Drafting Accuracy: Practical knowledge of 2D technical drawing generation compliant with ASME Y14.5 / ISO standards and basic tolerance stack-ups.
• Problem Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical skills to support shop-floor fitment issue resolution and communicate cross-functionally across engineering teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in CAD design, product development, or engineering validation within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment (internship or academic competition/project experience like Formula SAE/Baja SAE is valued).
• Software Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with 3‑D CAD software (Siemens NX, CATIA V5, or 3DEXPERIENCE) and PLM environments (Teamcenter or Enovia).
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of sheet metal stamping, spot welding, structural adhesives, and hardware assembly.
• Languages: Business English and Spanish proficiency (written and verbal) for daily technical reporting and global engineering team interaction.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.