Lead Brake Systems Modeling Engineer – Rotors & Drums

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford de México busca un(a) ingeniero(a) de sistemas de frenos para liderar el desarrollo de rotores y tambores, establecer estándares y realizar análisis CAE para mejorar calidad y reducir costos.

El rol implica diseño 3D/2D, interacción con proveedores y uso de MATLAB para simulaciones, con énfasis en metodologías de prueba y optimización, todo dentro de un entorno de fábrica y centros de tecnología.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, CAE analysis, or brake and chassis systems.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and PDM tools (CATIA and Teamcenter).
• Experience with finite element pre-/post-processing and with structural or NVH analysis (HyperWorks/Abaqus).
• Experience using MATLAB to run or develop engineering simulation models.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, presentations, and technical reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and collaboration with teams and suppliers.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with brake rotor or drum design, CAE optimization tools, or AI in engineering are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brake rotor and drum requirements, test methods, design guides, and templates that set industry standards.
• Create and maintain reliability and robustness documentation (DFMEAs, boundary diagrams, P-diagrams, interface matrices, checklists).
• Perform structural, thermal, and NVH analyses to deliver optimized rotor and drum designs and cost reductions.
• Improve CAE tools and workflows using optimization and AI-enabled approaches.
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings and coordinate with suppliers for production quotations.
• Lead brake-system sizing analyses using MATLAB-based simulations and document performance margins.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAE analysis

Brake systems

MATLAB

CATIA

HyperWorks

Abaqus

Excel/PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

HyperWorks

Abaqus

MATLAB

Job description

Ford de México busca un(a) ingeniero(a) de sistemas de frenos para liderar el desarrollo de rotores y tambores, establecer estándares y realizar análisis CAE para mejorar calidad y reducir costos.

El rol implica diseño 3D/2D, interacción con proveedores y uso de MATLAB para simulaciones, con énfasis en metodologías de prueba y optimización, todo dentro de un entorno de fábrica y centros de tecnología.