Automotive Design & Release Engineer | BOM & Validation

Ford; San Bartolo Naucalpan Centro; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with an automotive focus to join our team in Mexico. You will support engineering activities across programs, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with customer and Ford requirements.

You will manage BOMs, engineering changes, and drive parts validation through prototypes and production builds. The role requires strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and English (C1).

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree with an automotive focus or in your final year of studies.
• Coursework in fluid mechanics and materials mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities so our programs deliver on time and follow Ford's development process.
• Help validate parts against customer, corporate and local requirements and engineering specifications.
• Manage and audit the Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering change processes for prototype and production builds.
• Identify validation, durability and functional tests each part needs and follow up on prototypes at part level.
• Participate in Technical Design Reviews and support vehicle quality and validation tests.

Skills

Advanced English (C1)

Planning & project management

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with automotive focus

Final year students considered

Tools

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

CATIA V6

Job description

Ford is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with an automotive focus to join our team in Mexico. You will support engineering activities across programs, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with customer and Ford requirements.

You will manage BOMs, engineering changes, and drive parts validation through prototypes and production builds. The role requires strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and English (C1).