Mid. Powertrain Mounts Chassis DRE

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mid-Level Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Chassis Powertrain Mounts to own the design, validation, integration, and engineering release of vehicle powertrain isolation systems. In this role, you will lead the development of engine, transmission, and e-drive mounting systems (elastomeric, hydraulic, and structural brackets) to optimize vehicle NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), durability, and dynamic performance.

This position operates under a remote modality within Mexico but requires active on-site presence at manufacturing facilities and technical centers in Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe (CDMX) to support launch builds, physical testing, supplier alignment, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Engineering & Release: Lead the full lifecycle ownership (concept through production release) of powertrain mount assemblies, structural brackets, and isolation components in PLM/BOM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Enovia).
• System Design & Optimization: Define dynamic stiffness, damping targets, packaging clearances, and structural integrity for powertrain mounts, balancing NVH characteristics, durability, and mass/cost constraints.
• Supplier Management: Direct Tier-1 suppliers through component design reviews, tooling timelines, prototype deliveries, and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) milestones.
• Validation & DVP&R Execution: Author, track, and execute Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R), evaluating physical rig testing, multi-axis shaker testing, and vehicle-level durability/NVH results.
• On-Site Plant & Launch Support: Provide hands-on engineering support at assembly plants in Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe during pre-production builds and trial runs to address build issues, clearance concerns, and torque-tooling interfaces.
• Problem Solving & Quality Improvement: Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, DFMEA, Fishbone) for plant build issues, supplier quality defects, or field warranty claims.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in automotive product development, specifically working on powertrain mounts, chassis rubber-metal components, or powertrain isolation systems.
• Technical Mastery:
• Proficiency in 3D CAD platforms (e.g., CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX) and product data management systems.
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics, powertrain roll modes, elastomer/hydraulic damping behavior, and mechanical fatigue.
• Advanced application of GD&T, stack-up analysis, DFMEA, and manufacturing processes (aluminum casting, stamping, vulcanization).
• Language Skills: Full business fluency in Spanish and advanced professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25–30% to Saltillo, Toluca, or Santa Fe (CDMX) based on program milestones and manufacturing builds.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electric vehicle (EV) e-drive/e-motor mounting systems or high-torque application mounting solutions.
• Familiarity with FEA/CAE dynamic simulation interpretation (ANSYS, ABAQUS, or Adams/Engine).
• Direct experience working in assembly plant environments during new product launches in Mexico.

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.