Brake Applications Engineer

Jobtailor; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 400.000 - 560.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Mechatronics Brake Systems Engineer to provide technical depth for new brake technologies and drive development from concept to production. You will work with a global cross-functional team to define requirements, ensure AR readiness, and support program delivery with robust design practices and investigations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechatronics, 2+ years brake design/release experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to mentor the

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of brake design and release or development experience.
• Self-starter with ability to troubleshoot vehicle problems.
• Experience with FMA and ISO 26262.
• Strong leadership and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead GPDS pre-program work on programs using new brake technology.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional engineers to develop and release requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of AR for brake technologies to support program delivery.
• Lead supplier advanced technology meetings and guide supplier roadmaps for future Ford products.
• Serve as technical resource for quality investigations, field service investigations, launch issue resolution, and new product development.
• Develop brake technical standards, design rules, requirements, test methods, and engineering specifications.
• Coach, mentor, and train members of the Global Brake Department.

Conocimientos

Brake System Design

FMA

ISO 26262

Supplier Management

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering

Herramientas

Analysis Tools

Descripción del empleo

• Provide dedicated technical depth to develop, document, and implement new technologies applicable for brake systems
• Support application teams when developed technology is launched and assist during issue resolution
• Understand how current technologies work and how different components interact with brake systems
• Collaborate with a global cross-functional team of engineers to develop and release new requirements for current and future brake technologies
• Lead GPDS pre-program work on programs using new brake technology
• Work with the brake supply base to ensure requirements are met and the right products are developed
• Ensure timely delivery of AR (Application Readiness) for brake technologies to support program delivery and product cycle plan
• Lead supplier advanced technology meetings and guide the supply base on technology roadmaps for future Ford products
• Serve as the critical technical resource for quality investigations, Field Service Investigations, launch issue resolution, and new product development
• Lead and provide expertise in FMA (Failure Mode Avoidance), Safe Launch, Quality Operating Systems, reliability, and robustness documentation of brake systems
• Provide SME sign-off for TDR, TVM/MCR, SREA, and CDR
• Benchmark competitor and internal brake systems and drive efficient technical solutions
• Develop brake technical standards, design rules, requirements, test methods, engineering specifications, preventive actions, and corporate memory
• Coach, mentor, and train members of the Global Brake Department

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics engineering
• Minimum 2 years of design and release (D&R) or development brake experience
• Self-starter who can learn to use new tools and find solutions – ability to troubleshoot & fix vehicle problems
• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time
• Outstanding leadership and written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with FMA and related quality assurance processes
• Experience in supplier management and cost negotiation
• Awareness of, or experience with ISO 26262, Road vehicles – Functional safety
• Experience with complex systems, analysis tools and problem-solving methods

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in brake system technologies, including design and release processes, quality assurance, and supplier management. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and driving new technologies from concept to production while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Brake System Design and Release
• FMA (Failure Mode Avoidance)
• ISO 26262 Compliance
• Supplier Management
• Leadership and Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Brake System Development
• Technical Documentation
• Problem-Solving Methods
• Analysis Tools
• Quality Assurance Processes
• Engineering Specifications
• Test Methods
• Preventive Actions
• Design Rules
• Requirements Development

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Mentoring
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Mechatronics Engineering
• Application Readiness (AR)
• Global Cross-Functional Team
• Supplier Advanced Technology Meetings
• Quality Operating Systems
• Field Service Investigations
• Benchmarking
• Technical Standards
• Robustness Documentation
• Cost Negotiation