Global Wheels & Tires Engineer - Chassis Design & Launch

Ford Motor Company; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 640.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford Motor Company in Mexico City is seeking a Wheels & Tires Engineer to own the design, validation, and production release of wheel, tire, and jack systems for global programs.

You will lead end-to-end lifecycle from concept to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to meet safety, weight, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on design verification, BOM management, and seamless plant integration for successful vehicle programs.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years automotive design, chassis systems, or release experience.
• Experience with DVP&R and physical validation testing.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and 8D problem solving.
• Strong collaboration across global teams and suppliers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end design and release of wheel, tire, and jack systems across programs.
• Manage BOM and change control to ensure configuration integrity.
• Develop and execute DVP&R to meet safety and performance targets.
• Optimize cost, weight, and craftsmanship for mass and tooling efficiencies.
• Collaborate with sourcing and suppliers; ESOW documentation and guidance.
• Support assembly plant integration and launch activities.

Conocimientos

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Engineering change management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Herramientas

CATIA

Siemens NX

PLM / enterprise release systems

Descripción del empleo

Ford Motor Company in Mexico City is seeking a Wheels & Tires Engineer to own the design, validation, and production release of wheel, tire, and jack systems for global programs.

You will lead end-to-end lifecycle from concept to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to meet safety, weight, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on design verification, BOM management, and seamless plant integration for successful vehicle programs.