Product Development Ford Champ (Intern)

Ford; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Champs in Mexico offers a 12-month, full-time student program focused on Product Development. You will work with CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6, Teamcenter, Vismockup) to design, evaluate, and optimize vehicle components.

You will participate in design reviews, BOM management, and cross-functional collaboration with Ford’s PD Engineering teams. The role emphasizes applying GD&T and DFMEA principles, improving automation, and delivering robust B2P parts within a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Active student pursuing an engineering degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills.
• Strong fundamentals in Mechanical, Structural, Materials and GD&T.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5/V6, Team Center and Vismockup.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently uses CAD software to create and manage Build to Print parts.
• Develop high-quality 3D CAD concepts and alternatives promptly.
• Creates and manages assemblies, drawings, and CAD data for full vehicle environments.
• Manages BOM structures and release processes effectively.
• Identifies system interfaces and design feasibility using validation tools.
• Leads design reviews and visualization activities.
• Drives resolution of compatibility and functionality issues with tool shops and suppliers.
• Collaborates with the extended PD Engineering team to resolve issues.
• Applies automation tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Designs components per functional requirements and drafting standards.

Skills

CAD software

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter

Vismockup

3D CAD

2D drafting

GD&T

DFMEA

FMEA

APQP/PPAP

Systems Engineering

Education

Active student in Automotive, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering

Tools

3DX

NX

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Vismockup

Job description

Ford Champslooks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career. This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champswill allow to get to now different business areas through 12 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

As a Product Devlopment Ford Champ, you will be responsible of

• Proficiently uses CATIA V5/V6 and similar CAD software (e.g., 3DX, NX, SolidWorks), along with Teamcenter and Vismockup, to efficiently create and manage robust, parametric, and associative Build to Print (B2P) parts.
• Develop high-quality 3D CAD design concepts and alternatives promptly.
• Creates and manages assemblies, drawings, motion files, and other related CAD data, as well as the complete vehicle environment with all system interfaces.
• Manages Bill of Material (BOM) structures and release processes effectively.
• Identifies system interfaces and potential design incompatibility using virtual validation tools.
• Lead key design reviews and visualization or demonstration activities.
• Drives the resolution of compatibility, feasibility, and functionality issues, collaborating directly with tool shops and suppliers.
• Possesses a strong understanding of feature partitioning and automotive systems, enabling direct collaboration with the extended Product Development (PD) Engineering team to resolve feasibility, attribute, and functional issues.
• Applies automation tools, such as IPS and other relevant software, to enhance efficiency.
• Possesses knowledge of Foundation/Core Tools (e.g., DFMEA, SCCAF, 5D's).
• Designs components in accordance with functional requirements and design rules to meet Program deliverables, utilizing applicable CAD methodologies and drafting standards.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of Sheet metal front end and platform systems requirements.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of automotive design environments at both system and sub-system levels.
• Proactively identifies, develops, and deploys efficiency improvements, including tool and process enhancements.
• Asks relevant questions and raises valid concerns.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, providing appropriate detail.

What you´ll need:

• Active Student of Automotive, Aeronautical,Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering.
  • Experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of Mechanical,Structural, Materialsand GD&T.
  • CAE basic knowledge as desirable.
  • Fundamental understanding of sheet metal forming processes, FLD and stamping feasibility
  • Knowledge of Core Tools skillset (DFMEA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Systems Engineering)
  • Knowledge of CATIA V5/V6, Team Center, Vismockup.
  • Systems Engineering approach.

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.