Design & Release Engineer (Rear Axle) - Hybrid Santa Fe, CDMX

Capgemini; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering in Mexico is seeking an experienced Design & Release Engineer to lead the design, development, and release of rear axle systems, ensuring they meet engineering and quality requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and validation to deliver robust solutions and maintain DFMEA, DVPR, validation plans, and specs.

CATIA or NX proficiency with GD&T, plus strong English communication and cross‑functional collaboration, are essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Design & Release Engineering within the automotive industry; rear axle systems experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA or NX, including GD&T, component design, and engineering drawing creation.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, DVPR, APQP, validation processes, change management, and product development methodologies.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional global teams.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and release of rear axle systems and components, ensuring compliance with engineering, performance, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, validation, and vehicle engineering teams to deliver robust technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including DFMEA, DVPR, validation plans, technical specifications, and change management records.
• Create, review, and release CAD models and technical drawings using CATIA or NX, ensuring manufacturability and packaging feasibility.
• Drive issue resolution, root cause investigations, product launches, and continuous improvement activities while meeting program timing, cost, and quality targets.

Skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics or related field

Tools

CATIA

NX

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 RoleLead the design, development, and release of rear axle systems and components, ensuring compliance with engineering, performance, and quality requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, validation, and vehicle engineering teams to deliver robust technical solutions.Develop and maintain engineering documentation including DFMEA, DVPR, validation plans, technical specifications, and change management records.Create, review, and release CAD models and technical drawings using CATIA or NX, ensuring manufacturability and packaging feasibility.Drive issue resolution, root cause investigations, product launches, and continuous improvement activities while meeting program timing, cost, and quality targets.Your ProfileBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.3+ years of experience in Design & Release Engineering within the automotive industry; rear axle systems experience is highly preferred.Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA or NX, including GD&T, component design, and engineering drawing creation.Strong knowledge of DFMEA, DVPR, APQP, validation processes, change management, and product development methodologies.Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional global teams.Advanced English communication skills.What you'll loveContribute 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 CapgeminiCapgemini 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.