Lead Frames Design Engineer - Structural Innovation

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; Hybrid; MXN 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford México is seeking an Engineer to design, develop and validate structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles. You will balance complex systems for cost/weight efficiency and provide underbody proposals.

Responsibilities include leading frame design, release activities, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time launches. The role is hybrid, with onsite requirements depending on location, offering comprehensive benefits and career growth within Ford’s global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in frames or structures design and release.
• Familiarity with product check-in/check-out, version control, data release, and change management in PLM.
• CAD capable (CATIA, 3DX).
• Strong communication and ability to lead a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, forward model development, release, and through launch.
• Apply DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans and Engineering Specifications to ensure robust designs.
• Lead frame structure designs to meet ES and vehicle requirements.
• Resolve durability, assembly, and functional issues.
• Mentor peers and share knowledge through Technical Club forums.
• Deliver material cost reduction and warranty reduction initiatives.

Skills

Frames design

Structure design

PLM basics

CATIA

3DX

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

3DX

Job description

Ford México is seeking an Engineer to design, develop and validate structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles. You will balance complex systems for cost/weight efficiency and provide underbody proposals.

Responsibilities include leading frame design, release activities, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time launches. The role is hybrid, with onsite requirements depending on location, offering comprehensive benefits and career growth within Ford’s global