We are alten mexico, a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. With a dedicated team of over 250 professionals, we cater to various industries including automotive, energy, aeronautics, banking & insurance, telecom & multimedia, and rail. We offer comprehensive services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing. Alten mexico is a subsidiary of the alten group, a global leader in engineering and technology consulting.
We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated chassis design & release engineer to join our dynamic team. As a chassis design & release engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing and production release of chassis components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate design and development of chassis systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the design and release processes.
If you have a passion for automotive engineering and possess strong analytical skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge chassis systems.
*activities*:component review and validation*:
- review and validate exterior trim aero/cladding systems, including wheel arch claddings, side skirts, roof spoilers, aero deflectors, spats, air dams, wheel flares, and wheel liners.
- ensure the aesthetic and functional integration of the components with the vehicle design.
*management of validations and technical requirements*:
- coordinate and oversee material and component validation tests.
- ensure compliance with aerodynamic requirements and air flow management.
- evaluate and mitigate risks using tools such as dfmea, dvp&r, and validations.
- provide feedback on design feasibility based on concepts from the product design office (pdo), sketches, and clay models.
*collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers*:
- coordinate packaging with the product design office, vehicle development, exterior & body engineering, and other adjacent teams (electromechanical, electrical, lighting, trim).
- work with internal teams and suppliers to ensure the manufacturability of the components.
- ensure that the design aligns with manufacturing and quality standards.
*use of review tools and data management*:
- review and modify information in nx (modeling, surfacing, packaging, and integration).
- manage information in teamcenter and update engineering documentation.
- coordinate the release of completed geometry in nx teamcenter cad tools.
*component launch and release*:
- coordinate the release of components into production, ensuring compliance with manufacturing processes.
- manage engineering changes and update the bom (bill of materials).
*process optimization and cost reduction*:
- implement improvements in materials, manufacturing processes, and production costs.
- conduct benchmarking studies to identify optimization opportunities.
- participate in initiatives for weight reduction, cost savings, and manufacturing efficiency.
*production support and quality monitoring*:
- resolve technical issues on the production floor during the launch and series production.
- ensure the quality of components and propose improvements based on defect analysis.
*monitoring and reporting*:
- present technical progress and validation reports to engineering management.
- coordinate technical meetings with suppliers and internal teams.
- communicate the technical status of the product to management.
*requirements*:
bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering or equivalent
3-5 yrs of engineering experiencedesigning and developing on the following: chassis components, chassis structural parts, steering systems, suspension systems or overall chassis (components or systems).
*'- experience designing and developing on the following*:
- chassis components, chassis structural parts, steering systems, suspension systems or overall chassis (components or systems).
- cad experience with unigraphics nx, catia v5 and teamcenter in vehicle packaging and design of components.
- previous experience with the design, validation and manufacturing of stamped steel components, welded assemblies, and castings is desired.
- knowledgeable regarding high strength steels/ aluminum forming processes, weld parameters and gd&t
- knowledge and experience with composites and composite production processes
- experience with oem or supplier on design and release
- experience/knowledge with design failure mode & effects analysis (dfmea) and design verification plan & report (dvp&r) and validation plans
- bom’s creation and edition
- previous experience and knowledge of physical system testing of structural components.
- experience with component and system design, development and validation including system level benc