Automotive Restraints Design & Release Engineer

Ford Model e U.S.; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Mexico seeks a Restraints D&R Engineer to design, release, and manage costs for restraints components and systems on new and current vehicles.

Responsibilities include scheduling, releasing drawings and specifications, creating FM&A and DVP&R documents, and ensuring on-time supplier deliverables while coordinating with global teams. Travel to supplier sites and manufacturing locations in the US, Mexico, and Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent.
• Masters Degree in similar fields preferred.
• 3+ years as design and release engineer for restraints commodities.
• Knowledge of FMVSS, IIHS and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience with simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems.
• Strong program management and multitasking abilities.
• Willingness to travel to US, Mexico and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design and release of restraints components and systems.
• Manage project timing and release drawings/specifications.
• Create FM&A, DVP&R, and quality documents.
• Ensure on-time part delivery for each program milestone.
• Track supplier deliverables.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Program management

Strong problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Ford Mexico seeks a Restraints D&R Engineer to design, release, and manage costs for restraints components and systems on new and current vehicles.

Responsibilities include scheduling, releasing drawings and specifications, creating FM&A and DVP&R documents, and ensuring on-time supplier deliverables while coordinating with global teams. Travel to supplier sites and manufacturing locations in the US, Mexico, and Canada is required.