Product Development Engineer

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez; Híbrido; MXN 420.000 - 720.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford seeks an engineer to own end-to-end development, integration, and lifecycle management of auto transmission shifter commodities. You will connect hardware design, software integration, supplier management, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality shifting interfaces from concept through post-launch production.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and design teams to ensure safety, reliability, and manufacturability, while maintaining program milestones and strong supplier

Formación

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related)
• 2+ years automotive engineering experience spanning early development through launch
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, interfaces, and mass production processes
• Experience with engineering tools (CATIA, DFMEA, DVP&R, P-diagram) and CAD drawings/schematics
• Experience interpreting hardware/software specifications and managing supplier deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills using structured methods (8Ds, 5-Whys)
• Proficiency with program management/release systems (FEDE, JIRA, AIMS, WERS) and MS Office
• Exceptional communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration

Responsabilidades

• Own end-to-end design, packaging, integration, and release of shift system commodities
• Define appearance and functional requirements; manage system-level specs and dimensional stack-ups
• Lifecycle support pre- and post-launch for quality, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency
• Partner with design and engineering teams to optimize performance, reliability, and safety
• Interface with vehicle-level engineers to define system requirements and ensure compatibility
• Manage CAD data interfaces, CAN messaging databases, and software interfaces between vehicle and device
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver commodities on time with best-in-class quality
• Drive issue resolution using tools like JIRA and AIMS; prepare for milestones and builds

Conocimientos

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Herramientas

CATIA

DFMEA

DVP&R

P-diagram

FEDE

JIRA

AIMS

WERS

TeamCenter

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

In this position, you will own the end-to-end development, integration, and lifecycle management of auto transmission shifter commodities (such as mechanical and/or shift-by-wire systems). The role serves as the central hub connecting hardware design, software integration, supplier management, and cross-functional teams (including HMI, Styling Studio, and Electrical Architecture) to deliver high-quality, safe, and tactilely refined shifting interfaces from initial concept through post-launch production.

Responsibilities

Design, Release & Lifecycle Management

• Commodity Ownership: Own the end-to-end design, packaging, integration, and release of electronic and/or mechanical shift system commodities.
• Requirements & Specifications: Define appearance and functional requirements; manage design rules, system-level specifications, and dimensional stack-ups.
• Lifecycle Support: Manage commodities pre- and post-launch to support ongoing quality, manufacturing feasibility, and Total Value Management (TVM) cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance: Partner with design teams to optimize component performance, reliability, and durability to meet key governmental safety requirements.

Systems & Software Integration

• Systems Engineering: Interface with vehicle-level electrical systems engineers to define system requirements, review schematics, and ensure compatibility between interfacing modules.
• Data & Software Management: Manage CAD data management interfaces, CAN messaging databases, and software interfaces between the vehicle and the device.
• Craftsmanship & UX: Lead sound quality delivery and tactile craftsmanship for the user interface.

Supplier & Quality Management

• Supplier Alignment: Manage the supply base for automatic transmission user interfaces, interfacing with internal Supplier Quality Engineers to lead engagement and alignment meetings.
• Testing & Validation: Manage supplier- and vehicle-level testing for related software and hardware; interpret and manage DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, SCCAFs, and Control Plans.

Program Management & Collaboration

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate globally with Design Studio, Human-Machine Interface (HMI)/Ergonomics, Manufacturing (VO), Feature Owners, and Electrical Architecture teams to deliver commodities on time, on target, and with best-in-class quality.
• Issue Resolution: Drive rapid issue resolution using tools like JIRA and AIMS, maintaining clear open issues lists to prioritize workflow.
• Milestone Delivery: Support program milestones and physical builds with necessary hardware, software, change notices (WERS), and alerts.

You’ll have...

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related).
• Experience: 2+ years of automotive engineering experience spanning early development through launch.
• Technical Breadth: General knowledge of vehicle systems, electronic/mechanical interfaces, and material properties/mass production processes.
• Engineering Disciplines: Practical experience with engineering tools (CATIA, DFMEA, DVP&Rs, P-diagram) and the ability to interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings and schematics.
• Supplier & Requirements Management: Experience interpreting hardware/software specifications and managing supplier deliverables.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated analytical skills with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8Ds, 5-Whys).
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency in program management and release systems (e.g., FEDE, JIRA, AIMS, WERS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional Skills: Exceptionally strong communication, organization, cross-functional collaboration, and program management skills.

Even better, you may have...

• Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Electronic Module Experience: Electronic module design and release experience, switch and shifter experience preferred.
• Quality Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Manufacturing Quality: Deep understanding of the automotive PPAP process and manufacturing quality documentation (PFMEA, control plans, line flow charts).
• Specialized Component Knowledge: Experience with interior illumination, injection-molded components, and craftsmanship of interior automotive components/user interfaces.
• Testing & Systems Expertise: Hands-on component testing experience (bench, dyno, or vehicle) and familiarity with systems like TeamCenter, CATIA, and Global Integrator.
• Electrical & Software Expertise: Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), automotive software implementation, and CAN messaging/data management.
• Global Exposure: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Modern Tooling: Working knowledge of commercially available AI tools and resources to drive engineering productivity.