Electrical/Electronic Design Engineer 1

Overview

Job Opening: Cockpit DRE (Design & Release Engineer)

Location: Toluca, Mexico

Industry: Automotive / Embedded Systems / Interior Systems

Responsibilities

• Act as the Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) for cockpit systems, including instrument panel, center console, HMI, displays, switches, and trim components
• Own the complete product lifecycle from concept, design, development, validation, to production launch
• Translate customer and system requirements into technical specifications and design solutions
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (CAE, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, testing, program management)
• Manage supplier interactions , technical reviews, and design deliverables
• Lead design reviews , DFMEA, tolerance stack-up, and change management activities
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards (GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP)
• Support prototype builds, validation testing , and issue resolution during development and production
• Track technical risks, cost, weight, and quality targets throughout the program
• Drive continuous improvement and adherence to OEM processes and timelines

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of automotive cockpit architecture and components
• Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5 / NX / Creo)
• Good understanding of plastic parts design , tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, tolerance analysis
• Experience working with Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

ALTEN Mexico is a subsidiary of ALTEN Group. ALTEN group has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years and operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East and employs more than 46,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers.

Senior Interior Design Engineer — role overview

We are looking for a Senior Interior Design Engineer to lead the development of plastic components for automotive interior and exterior systems. In this role, you will drive high-quality mechanical design using Siemens NX (3D/2D), creating assemblies, detailed drawings with GD&T , and ensuring manufacturability through strong DFM application and knowledge of plastic materials and injection molding processes.

You will support the full design cycle from concept to documentation, bringing a proactive mindset, strong technical judgment, and teamwork skills. You will also guide and validate Jr. Engineers’ work , ensuring accuracy, compliance, and first-pass quality.

Activities

• Leading interior design activities with minimal supervision.
• Reviewing Jr. engineers’ outputs and design hours.
• Providing input during design reviews and managing change-control tools.
• Coordinating with suppliers to optimize manufacturability and cost.
• Participating in PDTs with GM Design Leaders (DLT) and Design Release Engineers (DRE) .
• Contributing to Vehicle Compartment Integration Team (CIT) reviews.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.
• Strong experience in plastic component design (interior & exterior).
• Proficiency with Siemens NX for 3D modeling, 2D drawings, and assemblies.
• Knowledge of materials, injection molding, and technical specifications.

If you're passionate about innovative automotive design and ready to make a high-impact contribution, we’d love to meet you.