3801 - Design and Release Engineer MED - Body Interior (Hard & Soft Trim)
ALTEN MÉXICO • Mexico
Posted: February 9, 2026
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.
ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group. Currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a Design Engineer – Body Interior (Hard & Soft Trim) will be responsible for the comprehensive development of vehicle interior components, combining design activities (30%) with development engineering responsibilities (DRE, 70%). The role requires technical expertise, deliverable management, interaction with suppliers, and proficiency in PLM/CAD tools.
📍 Location: México
🕒 Experience Level: 4+ years
🌐 English: B2–C1
✈️ Valid visa for business travel required
Key Responsibilities
- Develop components and assemblies using CATIA / 3DX.
- Lead Class A surface refinement ensuring styling alignment and manufacturability.
- Apply GD&T and conduct dimensional variation/tolerance studies.
- Ensure compliance with VOC, regulatory, packaging, clearance, DFA/DFS requirements.
- Support CAE reviews and incorporate validation feedback.
- Perform feasibility for stamping, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure high craftsmanship standards: gap & flush, fit & finish.
- Prepare and manage DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, and plant teams.
- Manage design data, BOM, and releases in PLM.
- Support prototype builds, timing milestones, and RFQ activities.
Must‑Have Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in automotive interior design or development (hard & soft trim).
- Proven experience as a DRE, DRE support, or Product Engineer.
- Proficiency in CAD tools: CATIA and/or 3DX (3DExperience).
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerances, variation analysis, and parametric design.
- Experience with manufacturing processes, feasibility, interfaces, and validations.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, DVPR, and technical development documentation.
- Knowledge of DFMEA/DFA, injection molding, and tooling processes.
- Experience with PLM systems, BOM management, and engineering release processes.
- English level B2–C1.
- Valid visa for international travel (e.g., U.S.).
Preferred Skills
- Experience with interior trim components, such as IP, console, door trim, pillar trim, bezels, or soft trim.
- Knowledge of CAE, basic stress analysis, or mechanical validations.
- Knowledge of DFA/DFS, packaging, static/dynamic clearances, and craftsmanship.
- Previous participation in vehicle launches or global programs.
- Experience with RFQs, costs, and sourcing/supplier support.
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.
Additional Content
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. Currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a Design Engineer – Body Interior (Hard & Soft Trim) will be responsible for the comprehensive development of vehicle interior components, combining design activities (30%) with development engineering responsibilities (DRE, 70%). The role requires technical expertise, deliverable management, interaction with suppliers, and proficiency in PLM/CAD tools.
📍 Location: México
🕒 Experience Level: 4+ years
🌐 English: B2–C1
✈️ Valid visa for business travel required
Key Responsibilities
- Develop components and assemblies using CATIA / 3DX.
- Lead Class A surface refinement ensuring styling alignment and manufacturability.
- Apply GD&T and conduct dimensional variation/tolerance studies.
- Ensure compliance with VOC, regulatory, packaging, clearance, DFA/DFS requirements.
- Support CAE reviews and incorporate validation feedback.
- Perform feasibility for stamping, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure high craftsmanship standards: gap & flush, fit & finish.
- Prepare and manage DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, and plant teams.
- Manage design data, BOM, and releases in PLM.
- Support prototype builds, timing milestones, and RFQ activities.
Must‑Have Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in automotive interior design or development (hard & soft trim).
- Proven experience as a DRE, DRE support, or Product Engineer.
- Proficiency in CAD tools: CATIA and/or 3DX (3DExperience).
- Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerances, variation analysis, and parametric design.
- Experience with manufacturing processes, feasibility, interfaces, and validations.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, DVPR, and technical development documentation.
- Knowledge of DFMEA/DFA, injection molding, and tooling processes.
- Experience with PLM systems, BOM management, and engineering release processes.
- English level B2–C1.
- Valid visa for international travel (e.g., U.S.).
Preferred Skills
- Experience with interior trim components, such as IP, console, door trim, pillar trim, bezels, or soft trim.
- Knowledge of CAE, basic stress analysis, or mechanical validations.
- Knowledge of DFA/DFS, packaging, static/dynamic clearances, and craftsmanship.
- Previous participation in vehicle launches or global programs.
- Experience with RFQs, costs, and sourcing/supplier support.
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.