Powertrain CAPP Engineer — Lab-to-Production Machining

Ford, Inc; Guanajuato; Remote; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Mexico seeks a CAPP Engineer to drive new powertrain machining processes, bridging design and plant-floor execution. You will develop and validate tools and cycles, write NC code, and lead lab-based R&D before scaling to production.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, product development, and suppliers, with a focus on improving cycle time, quality, and tool life in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering/Technology required.
• 5+ years machining experience, preferably for powertrain applications.
• Proficiency in writing, debugging, and optimizing NC code for multi-axis CNC machines.
• Experience in a controlled lab or R&D environment developing tooling and machining technologies.
• Strong process integration experience transferring tech from development to high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Drive new process development for robust machining and assembly processes.
• Write, edit, and optimize NC code (G-code/M-code) for new cycles.
• Lead lab-based R&D to validate tooling and machining processes before production.
• Act as lead integrator to deploy lab tech to plant operations and optimize cycle time, quality, and tool life.
• Support cross-functional teams in DPA5 and MDS/MPS verifications.
• Assist in plant troubleshooting and continuous improvement for new programs and current production.

Skills

CNC Machinist

G-code

NC code development

Process integration

Lab R&D

Powertrain machining

Machine setup

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Bosch Rexroth

Indramat

Fanuc Controller

Job description

Ford Mexico seeks a CAPP Engineer to drive new powertrain machining processes, bridging design and plant-floor execution. You will develop and validate tools and cycles, write NC code, and lead lab-based R&D before scaling to production.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, product development, and suppliers, with a focus on improving cycle time, quality, and tool life in a high-volume environment.