2018 Body Design & Release Engineer Mid

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 Restraints components and systems such as Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Seatbelt systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate design and development of interior systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the design and release processes.

The area we are seeking currently to cover are:

Body Restraints / Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Seatbelt systems

📍 Location: Toluca / Santa Fe, Mexico City / Querétaro
🕒 Experience Level: 3-5 years
🌐 English: B2–C1

🧩 Full-time | Engineering
✈️ Valid visa is optional

Requirements

The Body D&R Engineer is responsible for the component and system level design, development, validation, timing and production release of the following areas:

Restraints

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: +3 years of experience related to reviewing, validating, and releasing designs for automotive components (Body Restraints components).
• CATIA V5/3DX or NX (for 3D/2D model review).
• PLM (Teamcenter) (documentation and release management).

Knowledge:

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Manufacturing processes
• PBOM, eBOM, DVP&R, and technical sheets management.

Language: Intermediate-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).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Leadership in technical decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate across suppliers, validation, manufacturing and purchasing.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Sueldo base
• Seguro de Gastos Médicos Mayores (incluye plan dental y visión)
• 15 días de aguinaldo
• 25% de prima vacacional
• 12 días de vacaciones (A partir del primer año)
• Seguro social
• Vales de despensa quincenales