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.

Area

Body-In-White: Underbody / Upperbody

Location

Close to Toluca / Mexico City (Santa Fe)

Experience Level

3+ years

English

B2–C1

Contract/Full-time

Full-time | Engineering

Responsibilities

The Body D&R; Engineer is 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).

Benefits

- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources

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