Design & Release Engineer - Body Interior (Door Trim)

Ford, Inc; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Mexico seeks an experienced D&R Engineer to lead design, development, validation, and release of Body Interior components for assigned vehicle programs. You will drive master section development, ensure manufacturing efficiency, cost optimization, and quality, while signing off on engineering requirements and design rules.

You will guide ESOW development, participate in sourcing, manage DFMEA, CAD transfers, and support part loading and BOM alignment throughout the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive or related field.
• Proficient in English.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Body Interior systems.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAx processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of production processes.
• Knowledge of ergonomics and craftsmanship.
• Experience with Studio Development and appearance feasibility.
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, release, and implement Body Interior components.
• Lead development of Master Sections for manufacturing and cost.
• Coordinate DFMEA/8D and PPAP activities with suppliers.
• Support assembly plant parts implementation and issue resolution.
• Sign off on compliance with ES/DR/Engineering Requirements.
• Maintain BOM alignment and support part number loading.

Skills

3D CAD knowledge

CAE studies

Cross-functional communication

Project management

MS Office management

Materials properties knowledge

Production processes knowledge

Craftsmanship and ergonomics

Studio Development processes

Appearance feasibility

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

3D CAD software

CAx tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release, and implementation of Body Interior components and systems for assigned vehicle programs. This includes leading the development of master sections and ensuring all aspects of the design contribute to manufacturing efficiency, cost optimization, quality, craftsmanship, ergonomics, serviceability and overall vehicle performance. The D&R engineer is responsible for designing parts that comply with Corporate and Legal Requirements, signing off on compliance to Engineering Requirements, ES (Engineering Specifications), DR (Design Rules), and Manufacturing, Assembly, and Service requirements. The engineer is also responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant and addressing any design, fit/finish, or assembly issues during launch.

1. 1.Comply with Program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets, including meeting GPDS Program Milestone Deliverables.
2. 2.Understand and apply the GPDS (Global Product Development System) process.
3. 3.Comply with and establish/maintain Program Specific Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Quality History, P-Diagram, DFMEA, SCCAF, Boundary Diagram, Campaign Prevent, Reliability and Robustness Checklist, etc.) as required.
4. 4.Develop, lead, and maintain Program Specific ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work). Participate in the Sourcing or Re-sourcing Process (Lead To4 and To5, piece price and tooling cost reviews), and lead CPA package development to ensure all documents (including Attachment III, Eng BOM, quote assumptions, Engineering specs, Design rules, DFMEA, SC & CC list) are complete and handed off to Purchasing on time.
5. 5.Support Studio Development at all stages (K1-K6) and identify Studio Surface for high-risk Fit and Finish Issues and appearance feasibility process.
6. 6.Conduct package studies and Lead development of Master Sections, including attributes for Manufacturing, Cost, Timing, Safety, Quality, Assembly, Craftsmanship, and Ergonomics.
7. 7.Lead CAE Studies (Attachments, Robustness, etc.) and manage CAD model transfer to and from suppliers.
8. 8.Complete Engineering Design by FDJ and all Studio Surface Transfer by UPV2.
9. 9.Apply Six Sigma and 8D issue resolution methodologies, including writing deviations and non-conformance agreements.
10. 10.Lead component design reviews and follow the TDR process (Technical Design Review).
11. 11.Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS throughout the product life cycle, utilizing FEDE/WERS as the master program BOM including key attribute data for all parts. Support the Change Control Meeting, lead interface to program change control, and write 2-pagers to request changes, obtaining all necessary information from suppliers.
12. 12.Audit and update the BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usages for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1. This includes replacing surrogate BOM with real BOM (PS to PSC), ensuring and maintaining CAD to BOM alignment throughout the program, initial loading of final assembly part numbers from surrogate BOM (pre-PS), assigning costs to prototype build BOM, and completing VP BOM validation to ensure proper parts are ordered and all buildable combinations are correct.
13. 13.Identify validation, durability, and functional tests required as per Engineering Requirements & ES (DVP / FEDEWB). Establish and maintain Program Specific DVP, meeting all First Pass DV testing by PEC, and completing sign-off of DVP&R with all test reports uploaded by FEC.
14. 14.Resolve DPA1 through 5, support (or lead as required) the PMT process, including change management meetings and/or open issues lists (including AIMS), and develop/maintain an Open Issues list for reporting design changes, risks, and opportunities.
15. 15.Lead parts implementation/Sign-off in the assembly plant and provide assistance with quality issues at all milestones. Lead resolution of any Design, Fit/Finish, Assembly component issues during launch and provide guidance once in production.
16. 16.Review and act upon PDLs (Product Design Letters) if affected.
17. 17.Support VQR, VRTs, and PVT as required.
18. 18.Jointly with STA (Supplier Technical Assistance), provide technical assistance to suppliers through the Supplier Engagement Process and PPAP completion. Support or lead as required Component PPAP (DFMEA, PFMEA, SC/CC list, Control Plan, Supplement K, etc.) and Supplier Readiness Reviews.

• Engineering Degree.

• 2+ Years of experience

• English proficiency.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others.

• General knowledge of vehicle functions and specific knowledge of Body Interior systems and components.

• Vision and knowledge of the automotive industry environment.

• Strong 3D CAD knowledge (opening files, visualization, measurements, model transfer, etc.) and experience with CAE studies.

• Microsoft Office management (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Basic knowledge of materials properties.

• Basic knowledge of production processes.

• Understanding of craftsmanship and ergonomics principles.

• Experience with Studio Development processes and appearance feasibility.

• Effective Project Management skills and effective crossfunctional communication

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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