Driveline Design & Release Engineer — Automotive Innovation

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Design & Release Engineer within the Underbody Systems Engineering group to own driveline components from design through release, working with assembly and component plants to optimize and implement solutions.

You will lead CAD/BOM releases, support CAE/FEA and testing, and collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure robust, cost-effective driveline systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive engineering.
• D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis.
• Agile with tasks and able to pick up new concepts and systems quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, release, and continuous improvement of driveline systems and components throughout the product development cycle.
• Own system and component engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with performance, durability, quality, cost, weight, timing, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including specifications, CAD releases, assembly illustrations, test plans, and technical reports.
• Support analytical activities including CAE, FEA, durability, NVH, and performance assessments to optimize system designs.
• Plan, execute, and analyze component, subsystem, and vehicle-level testing to validate engineering requirements.
• Lead technical issue resolution using structured problem-solving methods and drive corrective actions for design, validation, launch, and field concerns.
• Collaborate with vehicle programs, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams to ensure successful system integration and product delivery.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle launches, and production activities by identifying, documenting, and resolving engineering issues.
• Work directly with suppliers to review designs, improve product quality, resolve concerns, and ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, program milestone assessments, and cross-functional engineering meetings.
• Monitor warranty, customer feedback, and field performance data to identify improvement opportunities and enhance product robustness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and engineering best practices.
• Stay current on emerging driveline technologies, electrification trends, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Automotive engineering

CAD management

BOM management

Problem solving

Agile working style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

WERS

Teamcenter

FEDE

ED&T

Job description

Ford is seeking a Design & Release Engineer within the Underbody Systems Engineering group to own driveline components from design through release, working with assembly and component plants to optimize and implement solutions.

You will lead CAD/BOM releases, support CAE/FEA and testing, and collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure robust, cost-effective driveline systems.