Lead Underbody Structures Design & Release Engineer

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 720.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford of Mexico is seeking a Mechanical/Automotive engineer to drive the future of underbody structural systems. You will design, model, and release components, leading cross-functional teams to meet safety, performance, and manufacturing milestones.

Responsibilities include design verification, DFMEA, and coordinating with suppliers and tooling. A strong CAD background and GD&T knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Formación

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3–5+ years in structural design, body engineering, or component development.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE and reading CAE outputs.
• Knowledge of FMVSS, GD&T, and engineering documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end engineering design, 3D CAD modeling, and component release.
• Collaborate with Safety, NVH, Crash/CAE, and adjacent subsystems to optimize performance.
• Work with Procurement, Finance, and Supplier Quality on tooling, cost, and mass targets.
• Develop DVPR, DFMEA, and apply 8D, Fishbone, DOE methodologies.
• Oversee prototype builds, testing, and pre-production sign-offs.
• Implement DFM across stamping, extrusion, roll forming, and castings.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Equivalent practical experience

Herramientas

CATIA V5/V6

3DEXPERIENCE

Descripción del empleo

Ford of Mexico is seeking a Mechanical/Automotive engineer to drive the future of underbody structural systems. You will design, model, and release components, leading cross-functional teams to meet safety, performance, and manufacturing milestones.

Responsibilities include design verification, DFMEA, and coordinating with suppliers and tooling. A strong CAD background and GD&T knowledge are essential for success in this role.