Exhaust D&R Engineer

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

Job Description

The D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible to design, develop, validate and release parts under his/her responsibility for the assigned programs. Look for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization. Design parts in order to comply with Corporate and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. The engineer is also responsible of parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process)
• Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.
• Comply with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools)
• Knowledge and application of six sigma and 8D (Green Belt).
• Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) , EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA)
• Develop Design Validation & Production Verification plans and manage validation testing to support Engineering Milestone signoffs.
• Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews
• Release parts in AVBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Support the Change Control Meeting.
• Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and Production.
• Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly
• Identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / eFDVS).
• Leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation.
• Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
• Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones.
• PDL's revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
• Support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
• Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process
• Deliver by applying the One Ford Behaviors.
• Travel to North America & Ford of Mexico plants when required

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues using a data-driven approach.
• Familiarity with Engine Air and Exhaust components, materials, and their manufacturing processes is desired.
• 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 skills
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
• Experience with Catia V5 required; 3DX / Catia V6 and Ford Team Center.

Job Info

• Job Identification 73605
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time