Checking Fixtures DRE

Job Summary We are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented Jr. Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Checking Fixtures to join our engineering team in Toluca . Operating under a hybrid work arrangement , you will be responsible for the technical release, GD&T alignment, validation, and implementation of checking fixtures, go/no-go gauges, and CMM holding fixtures used for vehicle component dimensional quality control.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between Component Design Engineers, Stamping/Molding Suppliers, Tooling Vendors, and Assembly Plant Quality teams—ensuring that all dimensional inspection tools meet strict OEM standards, measurement repeatability (GR&R), and production launch timelines.

Key Responsibilities 1. Fixture Design Review & CAD Release

• Review and approve 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings for checking fixtures, attributes gauges, and CMM holding fixtures provided by external tooling vendors.
• Ensure fixture designs accurately reflect component GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), datum schemes (PLP/RPS points), clamping sequences, and clearance envelopes.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Ergonomics to ensure fixtures are lightweight, durable, easy to load, and safe for operator use on the plant floor.

2. Validation, Quality & Gauge R&R Testing

• Coordinate physical dimensional validation and buy-off of checking fixtures at vendor facilities and assembly plants.
• Oversee Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies, CMM correlation studies, and bias/linearity analyses to ensure fixture measurement accuracy.
• Support root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys) for dimensional discrepancies between fixture readings, CMM data, and physical component geometry.

3. Change Management & Release Documentation

• Manage technical documentation releases, including Fixture Build Specifications, Maintenance Manuals, CMM Inspection Reports, and Calibration Schedules.
• Create and process Change Notices (CNs/ECNs) to update fixture geometry whenever component engineering changes occur.
• Issue Tool Kick-Off (TKO) approvals, manage Source Package releases, and issue Interim Approval Authorizations (IAAs) for temporary quality gauges.

4. Supplier & Assembly Plant Support

• Serve as the primary technical contact between fixture suppliers, Component DREs, and Quality Engineers at local assembly plants (e.g., Toluca OEM facilities).
• Perform on-site visits to tooling suppliers and assembly plants for fixture try-outs, pilot builds, and final sign-offs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in automotive quality engineering, metrology, tooling design, or dimensional control (internships or co-op experience in automotive plant environments considered).

• Technical Knowledge:

• Fundamental understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5 / ISO 1101), datum reference frames, and tolerance stack-up basics.

• Basic-to-intermediate proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks) for reviewing, measuring, and modifying 3D models.

• Basic understanding of metrology concepts, CMM inspection methodologies, and Gauge R&R evaluation.

• Process Familiarity: Basic knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and automotive engineering change processes.

• Languages: Intermediate to Advanced English (written and spoken) to interact with global engineering teams and vendors.

• Work Availability: Ability to work in a Hybrid scheme based in Toluca, with flexibility to perform local plant visits and vendor audits in the Toluca/CDMX industrial corridor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal stamping, injection molded plastics, or body-in-white (BIW) assembly quality control.
• Familiarity with OEM-specific checking fixture standards (e.g., Stellantis, GM, Ford, or Volkswagen fixture guidelines).

Key Competencies

• Dimensional Precision: High attention to detail regarding GD&T symbols, measurement units, and tight tolerances.
• Proactivity & Ownership: Drive to follow up with suppliers and quality technicians to keep tool build schedules on track.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Ability to translate complex GD&T requirements between product designers and hands-on toolmakers.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.