1003 Lead Mechanical Engineer Sr

ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing.

ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group is currently working with international clients, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer Sr who will contribute to the development of an Iron Air Battery , a large-scale energy storage solution, as mechanical DFX lead for cost, manufacturability, design integration, and technical delivery.

📍 Location: Remote
🕒 Experience Level: 5+ years
🌐 English: B2–C1
Key Responsibilities

- Lead mechanical work packages and allocate activities across the mechanical team.

- Develop and review redesign concepts for pack structures, roof/base skid, cell hardware, piping, fittings, scrubber vessel, and sustaining issues.

- Drive design reviews, problem resolution, supplier DFM discussions, and cross-functional decisions.

- Ensure designs maintain critical interfaces and backward compatibility where required.

- Review CAD, drawings, GD&T, tolerance analyses, BOMs, cost estimates, and validation plans.

- Coordinate FEA, CFD, plastics, materials, electrical, manufacturing, and sourcing inputs.

Requirements
Must‑Have Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields .

- 7+ years of mechanical product-development experience, including technical ownership of complex assemblies.

- Experience in product design from concept through detailed design, verification, release, and production support.

- Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, DFMEA, and engineering change control.

- Ability to communicate technical tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations across design, manufacturing, analysis, suppliers, and customers.

- Advanced SolidWorks capability for parts, assemblies, drawings, configurations, and design changes; experience with PLM/PDM and formal release processes.

- Demonstrated cost-reduction, supplier collaboration, and technical-leadership experience.

- Ability to combine CAD, CAE results, supplier feedback, validation planning, and cost data into design decisions.

- Experience with structures, sheet metal, welded assemblies, piping, fittings, plastics, tolerance analysis, and mechanical interfaces.

English level B2–C1 .
Preferred Skills
Industry Knowledge:
- Experience in energy storage systems (e.g., batteries, iron-air technology).

- Familiarity with large-scale mechanical or industrial projects.

Software and Tools:
- Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems (e.g., TeamCenter, Windchill).

Innovation and Optimization:

- Experience in design optimization (e.g., topology optimization, weight reduction).

- Knowledge of sustainable and eco-friendly design practices.

Manufacturing and Materials:

- Understanding of advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, CNC machining).

- Knowledge of material selection for extreme environments (e.g., corrosion resistance, high-temperature materials).

Soft Skills

- Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

- Technical leadership and decision‑making capability.

- Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.

- Time management and ability to operate under tight deadlines.

- Detail‑oriented mindset with strong documentation discipline.

- Supplier coordination and negotiation skills.

- Continuous improvement and robust design focus.

Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Benefits above those required by law

- Career growth and development plan

- Remote work scheme

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