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. ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group is currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer Sr who will contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery, a large-scale energy storage solution, as mechanical DFX lead for cost, manufacturability, design integration, and technical delivery. ? Location: Remote

? Experience Level: 5+ years

? English: B2–C1 Key Responsibilities - Lead mechanical work packages and allocate activities across the mechanical team.

- Develop and review redesign concepts for pack structures, roof/base skid, cell hardware, piping, fittings, scrubber vessel, and sustaining issues.
- Drive design reviews, problem resolution, supplier DFM discussions, and cross-functional decisions.
- Ensure designs maintain critical interfaces and backward compatibility where required.
- Review CAD, drawings, GD&T;, tolerance analyses, BOMs, cost estimates, and validation plans.
- Coordinate FEA, CFD, plastics, materials, electrical, manufacturing, and sourcing inputs.

Requirements Must‑Have Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields.

- 7+ years of mechanical product-development experience, including technical ownership of complex assemblies.
- Experience in product design from concept through detailed design, verification, release, and production support.
- Working knowledge of GD&T;, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, DFMEA,



and engineering change control.
- Ability to communicate technical tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations across design, manufacturing, analysis, suppliers, and customers.
- Advanced SolidWorks capability for parts, assemblies, drawings, configurations, and design changes;

experience with PLM/PDM and formal release processes.

- Demonstrated cost-reduction, supplier collaboration, and technical-leadership experience.
- Ability to combine CAD, CAE results, supplier feedback, validation planning, and cost data into design decisions.
- Experience with structures, sheet metal, welded assemblies, piping, fittings, plastics, tolerance analysis, and mechanical interfaces. English level B2–C1.

Preferred Skills Industry Knowledge

- Experience in energy storage systems (e.g., batteries, iron-air technology).
- Familiarity with large-scale mechanical or industrial projects.

Software and Tools

- Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems (e.g., TeamCenter, Windchill).

Innovation and Optimization

- Experience in design optimization (e.g., topology optimization, weight reduction).
- Knowledge of sustainable and eco-friendly design practices.

Manufacturing and Materials

- Understanding of advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, CNC machining).
- Knowledge of material selection for extreme environments (e.g., corrosion resistance, high-temperature materials). Soft Skills - Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Technical leadership and decision‑making capability.
- Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
- Time management and ability to operate under tight deadlines.
- Detail‑oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline.
- Supplier coordination and negotiation skills.
- Continuous improvement and robust design focus.

Benefits - Competitive salary

- Benefits above those required by law
- Career growth and development plan
- Remote work scheme

📌 1003 Lead Mechanical Engineer Sr (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Alten Mexico
📍 Santiago de Querétaro