Automotive Restraints Design & Release Engineer

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México is seeking a Restraints Design & Release Engineer to manage design, release, and cost targets for restraints components across vehicle programs. You will lead supplier interactions, ensure compliance with FMVSS/IIHS, and support PPAP to enable mass production.

The role requires 3+ years in restraints design, strong project management, and collaboration across engineering teams. Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites in the US, Mexico, and Canada is expected.

Qualifications

• :Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• :Masters degree preferred; similar fields.
• :3+ years as design and release engineer for restraints commodities.
• :Knowledge of FMVSS, IIHS and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release restraints system commodities for assigned programs.
• Manage cost targets and performance targets.
• Monitor development of interior trim and interfacing components.
• Translate customer and regulatory requirements into engineering targets.
• Support PPAP and mass production readiness.

Skills

Design for restraints

Project management

Cost management

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in related field

Tools

PPAP

Simulation & testing methods

Job description

Ford México is seeking a Restraints Design & Release Engineer to manage design, release, and cost targets for restraints components across vehicle programs. You will lead supplier interactions, ensure compliance with FMVSS/IIHS, and support PPAP to enable mass production.

The role requires 3+ years in restraints design, strong project management, and collaboration across engineering teams. Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites in the US, Mexico, and Canada is expected.