Mid. Wheels & Tires Chassis DRE

SEGULA Technologies; Saltillo, Toluca, Ciudad de México; A distancia; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SEGULA Technologies is seeking a Mid-Level Design Release Engineer to own end-to-end integration, release, and validation of wheel assemblies, tires, and mounting hardware. Travel to Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe will support vehicle line builds and supplier alignment.

You will work with 3D CAD tools, PLM systems, and work across NVH, braking, and regulatory teams to ensure performance and compliance. Fluency in Spanish and strong English are required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Materials Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of automotive engineering experience focused on wheel/tire design or OE tire development.
• Proficiency in CATIA/V5/V6 and Siemens NX; experience with PLM/BOM systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA and manufacturing quality standards (SAE J2530, ISO).
• Spanish business fluency and strong English written/spoken skills.
• Willingness to travel 25–30% to Saltillo, Toluca or Santa Fe (CDMX).

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end integration, release, and validation of wheel assemblies, tires, and related hardware.
• Lead packaging studies, clearance verifications, and integration with vehicle systems.
• Direct Tier-1 suppliers through tooling, styling feasibility, and PPAP approvals.
• Collaborate with NVH, braking and performance teams for homologation and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute DVP&R plans for wheel durability and tire performance testing.
• Provide on-site engineering support at plants during pre-production builds.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering

Herramientas

Teamcenter

Enovia

CATIA

Siemens NX

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mid-Level Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Chassis Tires & Wheels to own the end-to-end integration, engineering release, and validation of wheel assemblies, tires, valves, wheel nuts/bolts, and associated corner hardware. In this role, you will balance dynamic performance (handling, rolling resistance, NVH, wear) with structural durability, manufacturing feasibility, and styling requirements. This position operates remotely within Mexico, but requires active travel to manufacturing plants and technical centers in Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe (CDMX) to support vehicle line builds, supplier alignment, homologation, and assembly plant quality tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Engineering & CAD Ownership: Lead the design integration and engineering release of alloy/steel wheels, tires (OE spec), and mounting hardware in PLM/BOM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Enovia).
• System Integration & Clearance: Perform packaging studies and clearance verifications (suspension envelope, brake caliper clearances, wheel well/fender liner sweeps, full jounce/rebound/steer conditions).
• Supplier Management: Direct Tier-1 wheel and tire suppliers through tooling development, styling feasibility, force variation testing, uniformity metrics, and PPAP approvals.
• Vehicle Performance & Homologation: Partner with dynamic vehicle attributes, NVH, and braking teams to select tire compounds/treads and wheel offsets. Support regulatory homologation (FMVSS/NOM/ECE), rim load ratings, and speed/load rating compliance.
• Testing & Validation: Author, track, and execute DVP&R for wheel structural durability (radial fatigue, cornering fatigue, 13-degree impact tests) and tire performance testing (rolling resistance, treadwear, snow/wet traction).
• Plant & Launch Execution: Provide on-site engineering support at plants in Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe during pre-production builds to resolve runout, balance, tire mounting, and torque/auditing issues on the assembly line.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of professional automotive engineering experience, with direct focus on wheel design (aluminum casting/forging/flow-forming) or tire development (OE tire engineering/compound/tread specification).
• Technical Mastery:
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD platforms (e.g., CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX) and engineering change control systems.
  • Solid understanding of Tire/Wheel performance parameters: radial/lateral runout, force variation (RFV/LFV), bead seat geometry, wheel bolt torque retention, and wheel offset/scrub radius mechanics.
  • Strong application of GD&T, stack-up analysis, DFMEA, and manufacturing/casting quality standards (SAE J2530, ISO standards, T&RA guidelines).
• Language Skills: Business fluency in Spanish and advanced professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25–30% to Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe (CDMX) based on build events and supplier site visits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EV-specific wheel and tire requirements (aerodynamic covers/inserts, low rolling resistance, high load index, foam-in-tire noise attenuation).
• Direct experience with wheel assembly equipment (automated tire mounting, dynamic balancing, and match-mounting) in an automotive plant environment in Mexico.
• Familiarity with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) hardware integration.

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.