Design & Release Ford Champ

Ford; San Bartolo Naucalpan Centro; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with an automotive focus to join our team in Mexico. You will support engineering activities across programs, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with customer and Ford requirements.

You will manage BOMs, engineering changes, and drive parts validation through prototypes and production builds. The role requires strong planning, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and English (C1).

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree with an automotive focus or in your final year of studies.
• Coursework in fluid mechanics and materials mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities so our programs deliver on time and follow Ford's development process.
• Help validate parts against customer, corporate and local requirements and engineering specifications.
• Manage and audit the Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering change processes for prototype and production builds.
• Identify validation, durability and functional tests each part needs and follow up on prototypes at part level.
• Participate in Technical Design Reviews and support vehicle quality and validation tests.

Skills

Advanced English (C1)

Planning & project management

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with automotive focus

Final year students considered

Tools

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

CATIA V6

Job description

Why Ford?

You will learn from experienced engineers and work on real programs from day one. You will be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork and the One Ford behaviors, and that welcomes people of all backgrounds. Come build your career with us.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status

What you will do

• Support engineering activities so our programs deliver on time. You will use Ford's global product development process to build and follow plans.
• Help the responsible engineer validate parts against customer, corporate and local requirements, as well as engineering and system design specifications and manufacturing and assembly needs.
• Manage and audit the Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering change processes for prototype and production builds. You will stay aware of worldwide engineering changes.
• Identify the validation, durability and functional tests each part needs, and follow up on engineering prototypes at part level.
• Take part in Technical Design Reviews. You will apply problem-solving strategies and support vehicle quality and validation reviews and tests.

What you bring

• Mechanical Engineering degree with an automotive focus, or in your final year of studies. You have completed coursework such as fluid mechanics and materials mechanics.
• Advanced English (C1), including technical engineering vocabulary.
• Solid understanding of how internal combustion engines work, and general automotive knowledge.
• Strong planning, follow-up and project management skills, and comfort with project management tools.
• A mechanical and mathematical mindset, and a data-driven approach to solving complex problems.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

It's a plus if you have

• Experience with CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE or CATIA V6.
• Familiarity with Engine Air and Exhaust components, materials and manufacturing processes