Design Release Engineer – Wheels, Tires & Chassis

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA (old); Saltillo, Ciudad de México; Remote; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Chassis Tires & Wheels. You will own end-to-end integration, engineering release, and validation of wheel assemblies, tires, valves, and mounting hardware while balancing performance with manufacturing feasibility and styling.

The role operates remotely within Mexico, with required travel to Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe to support line builds, supplier alignment, and homologation activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end design release of wheel and tire assemblies.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and homologation teams.
• Knowledge of FMVSS/NOM/ECE regulations is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to Saltillo, Toluca and Santa Fe for on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Lead design integration and engineering release of alloy/steel wheels, tires (OE spec), and mounting hardware in PLM/BOM systems (Teamcenter, Enovia).
• Perform packaging studies and clearance verifications (suspension envelope, brake caliper clearances, wheel well sweeps).
• Direct Tier-1 wheel and tire suppliers through tooling development, styling feasibility, and PPAP approvals.
• Partner with dynamic vehicle attributes, NVH, and braking teams to select tire compounds/treads and wheel offsets; support homologation.
• Author, track, and execute DVP&R for wheel durability and tire performance testing.
• Provide on-site engineering support at plants during pre-production builds to resolve runout, balance, mounting, and torque issues.

Skills

Design release engineering

Wheel/Tire systems

PLM/BOM experience

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Enovia

Job description

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Chassis Tires & Wheels. You will own end-to-end integration, engineering release, and validation of wheel assemblies, tires, valves, and mounting hardware while balancing performance with manufacturing feasibility and styling.

The role operates remotely within Mexico, with required travel to Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe to support line builds, supplier alignment, and homologation activities.