Design & Release Engineer (Driveshaft / Prop Shaft Systems) - Hybrid CDMX

Capgemini Engineering; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal academies

Certifications

Mentorship

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Mexico is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design, develop, and release driveshaft systems and related components for automotive projects. You will ensure performance, weight, cost, and timing targets while collaborating with validation, manufacturing, suppliers, and vehicle integration teams.

You will lead DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, and validation activities, create CAD models and BOMs, manage suppliers, coordinate design reviews, and help launches

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive product development, design, release engineering, or component integration with hands-on experience in Prop Shafts or Driveshafts.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, root cause analysis, validation methodologies, and automotive quality tools.
• Proficiency with CAD and PLM systems such as NX, CATIA, and Teamcenter, plus strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, project management, and supplier management skills in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release driveshaft systems and related components, ensuring performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, validation, manufacturing, suppliers, and vehicle integration teams to develop robust technical solutions.
• Lead DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, validation activities, and change management processes to support product launches and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and best practices.
• Manage suppliers, coordinate design reviews, track program milestones, and provide build, launch, and warranty support throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Validation methodologies

Communication

Project management

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life‑saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Profile

• Design, develop, and release driveshaft systems and related components, ensuring performance, quality, cost, weight, and timing targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, validation, manufacturing, suppliers, and vehicle integration teams to develop robust technical solutions.
• Lead DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, validation activities, and change management processes to support successful product launches and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and best practices.
• Manage suppliers, coordinate design reviews, track program milestones, and provide build, launch, and warranty support throughout the product lifecycle.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in automotive product development, design, release engineering, or component integration, with hands‑on experience in Prop Shafts or Driveshafts.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, root cause analysis, validation methodologies, and automotive quality tools.
• Proficiency with CAD and PLM systems such as NX, CATIA, and Teamcenter, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, project management, and supplier management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional and fast‑paced automotive environment.
• Advanced English communication skills.

What you’ll love

• Contribute to building a better future for people, planet, and society.
• Thrive in a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Access continuous learning through internal academies, certifications, and mentorship.
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini.
• A culture anchored in our Fun and Team spirit values.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI‑powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end‑to‑end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.

At Capgemini Mexico, we aim to attract the best talent and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, so there is no discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic of a person. All applications welcome and will be considered based on merit against the job and/or experience for the position.