Product Development CAD Engineer (Academy Program)

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Product Development Engineering Design professional in Mexico to develop vehicle components from concept through analysis, optimization, and production. You will create robust 3D CAD models in CATIA V5/V6 and manage drawings, BOMs, and release processes, collaborating with Core Engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and internal partners to ensure manufacturability and quality.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, strong fundamentals in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field
• Strong grounding in mechanical/structural design, materials, and GD&T
• Experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting; CATIA V5/V6 preferred; Teamcenter familiarity advantageous
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, thermoforming)
• Knowledge of Core Tools (DFMEA/FMEA, APQP, PPAP, 5D) and product development methods
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration across functions, curiosity, improvement mindset
• Automotive product development or launch experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create and manage robust parametric 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, motion files using CATIA V5/V6
• Develop design concepts based on requirements and program deliverables
• Support BOM structures and release processes
• Identify interfaces and potential issues using virtual validation and vehicle-environment tools
• Lead design reviews and visualization activities when appropriate
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, tool shops and suppliers to resolve issues
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles and continuous improvement of tools and processes
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns clearly

Skills

3D CAD modeling

CATIA V5/V6

Engineering design

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Design reviews

DFMEA/FMEA

Manufacturing awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter

Vismockup

Job description

The PD Academy program is a structured development program combining role-specific training with an applied engineering project. Join Ford’s Product Development Engineering Design team to develop vehicle components and support their progression from concept through analysis, optimization, and production. The work may include interior, exterior, or underbody components and their subcomponents and attachment features. You will collaborate with engineering partners and suppliers to deliver designs that meet functional, package, feasibility, manufacturability, and quality requirements.

• Create and manage robust, parametric 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, motion files, and related product data using CATIA V5/V6 and applicable systems.
• Develop design concepts and alternatives based on functional requirements, system architecture, design rules, and program deliverables.
• Support BOM structures and applicable engineering release processes.
• Identify system interfaces and potential compatibility issues using virtual validation and vehicle-environment tools.
• Participate in and, as appropriate, lead design reviews and visualization activities.
• Partner with Core Engineering, Product Development, manufacturing, tool shops, and suppliers to resolve feasibility, compatibility, attribute, and functional issues.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles and relevant engineering methods and standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools and processes, and communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns clearly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Engineering fundamentals in mechanical or structural design, materials, and GD&T; experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5/V6 is preferred; familiarity with Teamcenter and visualization tools such as Vismockup is an advantage.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, metal stamping, or thermoforming.
• Familiarity with systems engineering and relevant product-development methods or Core Tools, such as DFMEA/FMEA, APQP, PPAP, or 5D problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication, English proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, curiosity, and an improvement mindset.
• Automotive product development or launch experience is an advantage.

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