Powertrain Cooling Systems - Design & Release Engineer

Segula Technologies; Mexico; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA in Mexico seeks an experienced Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Powertrain Cooling Systems to own end-to-end design, integration, validation, and release of thermal management components for ICE, turbochargers, transmissions, and e‑motors.

You will lead DFMEA, GD&T, and release documentation, and collaborate with 1D/3D CFD teams using GT-SUITE, AMESim and Ansys Fluent to optimize coolant performance and warm‑up times.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end design and release of thermal management systems.
• Proficiency with DFMEA, CNs/ECNs, and GD&T documentation.
• Strong collaboration with CFD/thermal simulation teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, validation, and release of thermal management components for ICE, turbochargers, and e-motors.
• Coordinate CFD/thermal analysis to optimize coolant flow and warm‑up times.
• Manage DFMEA, drawings, GD&T, and change notices through SOP.
• Interface with Tier‑1 suppliers and internal teams to meet milestones.

Skills

DFMA

DVP&R

CFD collaboration

Root cause analysis

APQP / PPAP

Cross-functional interface

Design documentation

Tools

GT-SUITE

AMESim

Ansys Fluent

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Powertrain Cooling Systems to lead the end-to-end design, integration, validation, and release of thermal management components dedicated to power generation and propulsion units. In this role, you will own the cooling loops for internal combustion engines (ICE), turbochargers, transmission/axle oil circuits, and electric drive units (e-motors, inverters, and reduction gearboxes).

You will manage components through the full development cycle from initial concept to Start of Production (SOP)—ensuring optimal operating temperatures, durability, heat rejection, and fluid dynamics under extreme duty cycles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Component Design & Vehicle Integration

• Lead the CAD design, spatial packaging, and routing of engine/e-motor coolant jackets, mechanical and electric water pumps, thermostats, multi-way rotary valves, transmission oil coolers (TOC), engine oil coolers (EOC), and charge air coolers (CAC).

• Package heat exchangers, fluid lines, and mounting brackets within tight engine bay and drive-unit envelopes, ensuring proper clearance for engine movement, heat radiation, and chassis dynamics.

• Implement Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to facilitate efficient assembly plant installation and service access.

2. Thermal Performance & Validation

• Develop and execute the Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), enforcing standards for heat rejection capacity, thermal shock, pressure drop, burst pressure, fluid compatibility, and flow distribution.

• Collaborate with 1D/3D CFD and thermal simulation engineers (GT-SUITE, AMESim, Ansys Fluent) to optimize coolant flow rates, cavitation limits, and warm‑up times.

• Support climate wind tunnel testing, high‑altitude trail runs, hot/cold weather vehicle testing, and physical prototype evaluations.

• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) for fluid leaks, thermal degradation, pump cavitation, or overheating issues.

3. Change Management & Release Execution

• Author and manage technical document releases, including Design FMEAs (DFMEA), 2D engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, material specifications (aluminum alloys, EPDM, high‑temp polymers), and GD&T tolerance stacks.

• Process Change Notices (CNs/ECNs) to track engineering modifications, mass optimization initiatives, and cost‑reduction proposals.

• Approve Tool Kick‑Off (TKO) requests for cooling modules and cast pipes, manage Source Package releases, and issue Interim Approval Authorizations (IAAs).

4. Supplier & Cross‑Functional Interface

• Primary technical contact for Tier‑1 powertrain cooling suppliers; manage supplier progression through APQP / PPAP milestones.

• Interface directly with Powertrain Systems Architects, Transmission Engineers, Engine Calibration Teams, Quality, Purchasing, and Assembly Operations.