Design Release Engineer Sealing & Closures (Mid-Level)

Location: Mexico City, Toluca, or surrounding areas in Estado de México (Hybrid / On-site)

About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Mid-Level Sealing & Closures Design Release Engineer (DRE) to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, integration, and release of automotive sealing systems and closures components. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing plants to deliver high-quality automotive solutions that meet performance, weight, cost, and timing targets.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the engineering design, development, and release of sealing systems, primary/secondary weatherstrips, door closures, and sheet metal interfaces from concept through production launch.
- Manage component packaging, 3D CAD modeling, 2D drafting, GD&T;, and engineering documentation within product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
- Collaborate with styling, Body-in-White (BIW), interior trim, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure flawless vehicle assembly and seamless component integration.
- Interface with tier-1 suppliers on component specifications, tooling feasibility, design reviews, prototype builds, and design verification plan and report (DVP&R;) testing.
- Perform root-cause analysis on engineering issues, water ingress, noise/vibration/harshness (NVH),



and wind noise concerns during validation and build phases.
- Support cost-reduction, weight-optimization, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on engineering experience in automotive sealing systems, rubber extrusions, molding, and sheet metal closure components.
- Residence in or willingness to relocate to Mexico City, Toluca, or adjacent regions within Estado de México.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Proven experience in CAD software (CATIA V5/V6 or NX) and lifecycle management tools (Teamcenter or Windchill).
- Strong knowledge of elastomeric materials (EPDM, TPE), rubber-to-metal bonding, sheet metal stamping, and manufacturing process constraints.
- Proficiency in applying GD&T; principles, stack-up analysis, DFMEA, and DVP&R; methodologies.
- Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering discipline.
- Relevant industry certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Project Management (PMP).
- Experience working directly with OEMs or Tier-1 automotive suppliers in Mexico.
- Familiarity with assembly plant support, launch execution, and field performance resolution.

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