Product Engineer, Variable Steering Applications I

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Design & Release Steering Engineer to oversee the design, development, and validation of steering components. This role requires high-level English proficiency and expertise in product development tools and processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing the full product lifecycle and supporting quality improvements. This position is based in Naucalpan de Juárez, Estado de México, offering a competitive salary package.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Formación

• Understanding of GPDS and APQP processes.
• Basic knowledge of Quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan.
• Experience in the full product lifecycle.

Responsabilidades

• Apply Ford's steering development process including GPDS.
• Monitor production quality and lead quality improvement actions.
• Support various quality reviews and production trials.

Conocimientos

High-level English proficiency (written and verbal)

Proficiency with Product Development tools such as FEDEBOM, SAP, APICS

Experience with Web-based issue tracking systems

Familiarity with change management systems

Functional knowledge of TeamCenter

Basic working knowledge of CATIA

Basic programming knowledge in MATLAB

Knowledge of materials properties

Understanding of Robustness Engineering Disciplines

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field

Herramientas

Minitab

CATIA

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Design & Release Steering Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of parts for assigned programs. The D&R seeks design improvements to enhance quality, optimize cost, and reduce weight. The Steering D&R must design parts in compliance with Corporate and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the Worldwide Customer Requirements (WCR), Engineering Specification (ES), System Design Specification (SDS), and Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. The engineer supports steering components integration and launch at the Assembly Plants. The Steering D&R evaluates supplier-requested engineering changes to ensure they do not negatively impact manufacturing and assembly processes, identifies design-related issues (DTCs), defines solutions, and prevents their recurrence.

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 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, WCR, and ES, utilizing tools like DVP 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 (VQRs, VRTs, 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).