[Hiring] Sub System Technical Leader - Interior Lighting @ALTEN MÉXICO

Role Description

We are looking for a mechanical or electrical engineer with experience in automotive lighting systems, focusing on interior lighting development. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of selling ideas to all and must be self-sufficient with the ability to influence and lead others without formal authority.

📍 Location: México

🕒 Experience Level: 5+ years

🌐 English: B2–C1

🧩 Full-time | Engineering

Main Responsibilities:

• Technical program management for one vehicle line, serving as the key point of contact between the design team and all other functional areas.
• Ensure systems meet all functional and performance requirements while adhering to cost, weight, investment, timing, and quality objectives.
• Lead system responsibilities from launch phase through end of life, providing dedicated support for bulletin responses, concept studies, initial packaging, cost and weight analysis, prototype procurement, supplier management, sourcing, tooling kickoff, validation, launch, program maintenance, change management, value optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate technical issue resolution pertaining to engineering and quality at all stages of the program and across all functional areas.
• Support plant development and launch activities onsite as a visible member of the launch team.
• Define, share, and update the vehicle development plan to ensure coherency of vehicle behavior and availability of planned features at all stages.
• Release the Specification to all Suppliers and manage the Requirements Change Management process through Design Change Requests (DCR).
• Responsible for warranty performance post-launch and lead activities at the plant to meet targets.
• Lead activities for Value Optimization to meet established targets for each program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Engineering experience with an emphasis on Interior components at either an OEM or supplier.
• General knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, welding, brazing, machining, casting, and coatings.
• Strong leader with entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to sell ideas to all stakeholders.
• Proven capability in problem solving and root-causing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic financial understanding with the ability to maintain program budget.
• Proven experience in program management with the ability to set a timeline and execute at the required milestones.
• Requirements Management / Change Management basics.
• Ability to lead and manage suppliers.
• Proven capability to develop parts/systems in co-design with third parties (Tier 1s).
• Ability to review and apply component and system Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEAs) and DVP&Rs.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools a plus.
• Ability and knowledge to create effective presentations.
• High level of experience with MS Office tools.
• Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Stellantis systems and/or products a plus.
• Some travel required to supplier and vehicle assembly plants in North America.
• Intermediate-advanced English (technical comprehension and international team communication).

Benefits

• Sueldo base competitivo
• Seguro de gastos médicos mayores
• Prestaciones superiores a las de ley
• Crecimiento y desarrollo profesional