D&R Engineer: Parts Design & Release

Ford Global Career Site; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a D&R Engineer to design, develop, validate and release parts for assigned automotive programs, aiming for quality improvements and weight/cost optimization. The role requires interpreting GPDS, ES, SDS, and manufacturing requirements across the product lifecycle.

The candidate will perform validation planning, participate in design reviews, manage BOMs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including supplier engagement, to meet milestones and travel to

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving using data-driven methods.
• Familiarity with engine air and exhaust components, materials, and their manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Broad exposure to various material types (both steel and plastics).
• Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known.
• Microsoft Office.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills.
• Experience with CATIA V5, 3DX, CATIA V6 and Ford Team Center.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate and release parts for assigned programs.
• Comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process).
• Develop ESOW and EC and participate in the Sourcing Process.
• Develop Design Validation & Production Verification plans and manage validation testing.
• Release parts in AVBOM and WERS through the product life cycle and support Change Control.
• Travel to North America and Ford of Mexico plants when required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Engine components knowledge

Six Sigma

8D

CATIA V5

CATIA V6

Ford Team Center

3DX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

3DX

CATIA V6

Ford Team Center

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a D&R Engineer to design, develop, validate and release parts for assigned automotive programs, aiming for quality improvements and weight/cost optimization. The role requires interpreting GPDS, ES, SDS, and manufacturing requirements across the product lifecycle.

The candidate will perform validation planning, participate in design reviews, manage BOMs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including supplier engagement, to meet milestones and travel to