2019 Body Design and Release Engineer MID

ALTEN MÉXICO; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Mexico is seeking a Body Design & Release Engineer to oversee BIW upper body components and subassemblies, from design through production release. You will model parametrically in NX, work with suppliers and stamping plants, and ensure manufacturability and cost targets.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive sheet metal development, strong CAD/PLM skills, and knowledge of GD&T and DFMEA. English proficiency is required for cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components and subassemblies.
• Lead the development and release of BIW underbody stampings and assemblies.
• Parametric modeling using NX.
• Collaborate with suppliers, stamping plants and plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost and material performance.
• Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies.
• Create Source Package documentation and manage technical reviews.
• Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate testing.
• Provide onsite plant launch support to address assembly, variation and launch issues.
• Ensure designs comply with standards, vehicle performance targets and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

GD&T knowledge

DFMEA knowledge

DVP&R knowledge

Tolerance stack-up

Automotive validation testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

NX

Vis Pro

Job description

ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing.

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Body Design & Release Engineer to join our team. As a Body Design & Release Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and production release of body components and systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate design and development of body systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the design and release processes.

The area we are seeking currently to cover is Body-In-White: Underbody / Upperbody.

Location: Close to Toluca / Mexico City (Santa Fe)
Experience Level: 3+ years
English: B2–C1

Full-time | Engineering

TheBody D&R Engineeris responsible for the component and system level design, development, validation, timing and production release of the following areas:

• Vision Body-In-White components:
  • Underbody
  • Upperbody

Key responsibilities:

• Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components and subassemblies / Lead the development and release of BIW underbody stampings and assemblies.
• This includes parametric modeling using NX.
• Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
• Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies.
• Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal Client teams.
• Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
• Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.
• Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
• Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
• Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated individual.

Language: Advanced English (technical comprehension and international team communication).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.
• Knowledge of style freeze processes and theme evaluation.
• In-plant experience (tool tryouts, assembly, program launch).
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources