Rear Axle Design & Release Engineer — CAD & Validation

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

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