Launch Engineer, Automated Assembly

Ford México; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineer to own the assembly process for current and new programs at the Irapuato Electric Powertrain Center. You will drive changes end-to-end, validate processes and equipment during launches, and build financially justified CAPEX projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading change governance, process validation, investment cases, safety, and line performance improvements, while coordinating with product

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a relevant field and strong technical foundation.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or PMP and related project execution training is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years in process/manufacturing engineering in automotive or equivalent high-volume environment.
• Experience with engineering change control and investment cases, and with highly automated assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead change governance (MTC/WERS) and update process sheets, instructions, and station configurations.
• Support design reviews, PTRs, and ramp-up; track issues and ensure readiness.
• Develop and justify CAPEX/investment projects with cost and schedule impact.
• Manage project budget from requisition to PO in line with Ariba standards.
• Coordinate safety, ergonomics, and risk assessment for new tech and lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve throughput, scrap and downtime issues using FPS tools.
• Maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, and reaction plans consistency; support verification strategies.
• Lead maintenance/ reliability tasks and post-launch health reviews.
• Workforce optimization: time studies, line balancing, and floor modifications; mentor technicians.
• Interface with suppliers/OEMs; capture lessons learned and enable program handover.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Time studies

Line balancing

Ergonomics

Budget management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical-Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering

Tools

MTC/WERS

PFMEA

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Ford México is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineer to own the assembly process for current and new programs at the Irapuato Electric Powertrain Center. You will drive changes end-to-end, validate processes and equipment during launches, and build financially justified CAPEX projects with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading change governance, process validation, investment cases, safety, and line performance improvements, while coordinating with product