DRE - Design and Release Engineer

Position: DRE - Design and Release Engineer

Location: Toluca and Saltillo

Employment Type: Contract

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description

The DRE (Design & Release Engineer) oversees design and development of automotive components for automotive products and release designs in the PLM systems according to the engineering and functional requirements, design standards, and provides and performs validation plants and testing to ensure warranty high quality standards for chassis frame systems. The DRE (Design Release Engineer) should support the product development from concept design phases to product launching for all North America production facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, validate, and release new automotive products and projects, regarding your perimeter/sub-system, focused on the North America region.

Working with the engineering team, suppliers, vehicle integration, purchasing, quality, finance and other cross-functional teams, study feasibility and execute changes to launch new products according to quality or customer experience.

Tracking regional results by your subsystem/commodity and controlling the implementation gates and roadblocks.

Participate in discussions when needed and supporting the Central VO team with planning, DMC reduction, and their associated business cases.

Interacting globally with other regional counterparts in efforts aimed at maximizing vehicle design efficiency according to quality, cost, and functional targets.

Support 3D and 2D development for new components.

Support Product Launching phases with prototype or serial component development and validation.

Bill of Material development and management.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

BS in engineering (mechanical, aeronautical, automotive, structural, industrial processes, etc.).

Experience in the design and/ or engineering of chassis components and systems.

Solid knowledge of the manufacturing processes used to fabricate such components.

Proficient in communicating in technical English language.

General knowledge of the automotive global vehicle development process (all phases).

Oriented to do benchmarking and to implement optimization processes and methodologies.

Basic knowledgeable in CAD systems (NX/ Teamcenter & Catia/ Enovia); this person must be capable of finding, visualizing, assessing CAD geometries and doing comparison reports.

Soft skills: Self-directed, hands-in, ownership, sense of urgency, action oriented, achiever, leadership

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes in confidence to [email protected] or via the Akkodis Mexico website.

Akkodis Mexico will never share your resume or any personal details without your explicit consent.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions

Our Commitment:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, we’re committed to making the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.