Product Engineer, Variable Steering Applications I

Ford Motor; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive manufacturer in Naucalpan de Juárez seeks product development expertise for steering components. The successful candidate will manage the full product lifecycle, from design to implementation, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal applicants should have strong analytical skills, proficiency in product development tools like SAP, and a solid understanding of the automotive industry. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Responsabilidades

• Apply Ford's steering development process and principles.
• Conduct full product lifecycle management for steering components.
• Define and verify engineering prototype requirements.
• Manage and support the Change Control Process.
• Conduct warranty analysis to improve production quality.
• Identify and implement cost reduction actions.
• Support quality review processes and production trials.

Conocimientos

High-level English proficiency

Proficiency with Product Development tools

Experience with web-based issue tracking systems

Familiarity with change management systems

Functional working knowledge of TeamCenter

Basic knowledge of CATIA

Basic programming knowledge in MATLAB

Knowledge of Quality tools

Experience with data analysis tools

Knowledge of production processes

Understanding of GPDS and APQP processes

Proficient analytical capabilities

Strong understanding of the automotive industry

Basic 3D CAD knowledge

Familiarity with the Change Control Process

Familiarity with CAN vehicle communication protocol

Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies

Basic understanding of Six Sigma methodology

Herramientas

FEDEBOM

SAP

AIMS

WERS

TeamCenter

Minitab

Descripción del empleo

Qualifications

• High-level English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with Product Development tools such as FEDEBOM, SAP, APICS, or similar systems.
• Experience with Web-based issue tracking systems, including AIMS.
• Familiarity with change management systems like WERS (UNIX mainframe terminal) or SAP.
• Functional and experienced working knowledge of TeamCenter.
• Basic working knowledge of CATIA.
• Basic programming knowledge in MATLAB.
• Basic knowledge of Quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, and MSA.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab.
• Knowledge of materials properties.
• Knowledge of production processes, including foundry, die casting, stamping, machining, forming, and assembly.
• Understanding of GPDS and APQP processes.
• Understanding of Robustness Engineering Disciplines.
• Proficient analytical capabilities.
• Strong understanding of the automotive industry environment.
• Basic 3D CAD knowledge, with CATIA experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the Change Control Process.
• Familiar with CAN in vehicle communication protocol.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5D, root cause analysis).
• Basic understanding of Six Sigma methodology.

Responsibilities

Product Development Expertise

• Demonstrated ability to apply Ford's steering development process, including GPDS (Global Product Development System) principles.
• Experience in the full product lifecycle: developing, testing, and releasing a range of steering components (e.g., I-shafts, mechanical steering gears, steering columns, EPAS HW, SW & cals) for car and/or truck vehicle programs.
• Proficiency in complying with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
• Ability to define and verify engineering prototype requirements at the part level.
• Releasing parts in FEDEBOM and WERS throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ability to support and manage the Change Control Process.
• Experience auditing and updating BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage for prototype builds and maintaining it post Job 1.
• Capability to monitor production quality and lead quality improvement actions based on warranty findings in steering components.
• Strong skills in warranty analysis, root cause identification, containment, preventive actions, and supplier tracking.
• Proven track record of identifying, developing, validating, and implementing cost reduction actions.
• Awareness of Worldwide Engineering changes and the ability to proceed accordingly.
  

Engineering Process & Quality Tools

• Strong understanding and application of Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance).
• Knowledge and practical application of Six Sigma methodologies and 8D problem-solving.
• Proficiency in following the TDR (Technical Design Review) process.
• Capability to identify required validation, durability, and functional tests as per SDS (System Design Specification), WCR (Worldwide Customer Requirements), and ES (Engineering Specification), utilizing tools like DVP (Design Validation Plan) and FEDE.
• Experience with AIMS and VVT resolution, including launch issues.
• Ability to manage PDL (Product Development Letter) revisions.
• Support various quality reviews and production trials (VQR's, VRT's, PVT).
  

Supplier & Manufacturing Collaboration

• Experience in developing ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work) and actively participating in the Sourcing Process (SA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review, and CPA).
• Ability to support parts implementation and sign-off at assembly plants, and provide assistance with quality issues across all program milestones.
• Capability to identify potential suppliers for localization initiatives, in collaboration with purchasing.
• Experience providing technical assistance to suppliers through the Supplier Engagement Process, jointly with STA.
• Responsible for supporting global steering teams, including tracking actions, manufacturing facility visits, and GPDS phase support for suppliers (e.g., those located in Mexico).