Launch Engineer: Automated Assembly & Process Improvement

Ford Motor Company; Irapuato; On-site; MXN 1,672,000 - 2,415,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineer at the Irapuato Electric Powertrain Center (IEPC). You will own assembly processes for current and new programs, manage changes end-to-end, validate equipment, and justify investments with cross-functional teams.

You will lead change governance, support PTR and ramp-up, and coordinate with Product Development, Quality, Maintenance, and suppliers. Strong English and travel willingness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical-Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial, or Process Engineering.
• Desirable: Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP or engineering finance training.
• Minimum of 5 years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in the automotive industry with at least one launch.
• Experience in engineering change control (MTC/WERS) and in building investment business cases with budget follow-up.
• Experience in highly automated assembly (robots, 2D/3D vision, torque and press monitoring) and welding/joining processes.
• Desirable: Powertrain or electrification experience and direct work with equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MTC and WERS change governance for the program, assessing impact on cycle time, stations, headcount, equipment, schedule and cost.
• Support PTR runs, validation, and ramp-up, and ensure readiness before production release.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and build financial justifications for CAPEX projects.
• Manage project budgets and purchasing workflows (Ariba) and prepare cost-versus-schedule scenarios.
• Ensure ergonomic standards and safety considerations for new/worked stations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve throughput issues using FPS tools and drive continuous improvement.
• Support LRCA readiness, PFMEA, Control Plans, and reaction plans consistency.
• Engage with suppliers and knowledge transfer with English communications; prepare handovers for next program.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Statistical tools

Time studies

Line balancing

Ergonomics

Budget management

Office applications

PFMEA & Control Plans

Launch methodology (GPDS, PTR)

Leadership without authority

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical-Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial, or Process Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineer at the Irapuato Electric Powertrain Center (IEPC). You will own assembly processes for current and new programs, manage changes end-to-end, validate equipment, and justify investments with cross-functional teams.

You will lead change governance, support PTR and ramp-up, and coordinate with Product Development, Quality, Maintenance, and suppliers. Strong English and travel willingness are required.