Restraints DnR Engineer

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México is seeking a Restraints Design & Release Engineer to manage design, release, and cost targets for restraints components across vehicle programs. You will lead supplier interactions, ensure compliance with FMVSS/IIHS, and support PPAP to enable mass production.

The role requires 3+ years in restraints design, strong project management, and collaboration across engineering teams. Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites in the US, Mexico, and Canada is expected.

Qualifications

• :Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• :Masters degree preferred; similar fields.
• :3+ years as design and release engineer for restraints commodities.
• :Knowledge of FMVSS, IIHS and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release restraints system commodities for assigned programs.
• Manage cost targets and performance targets.
• Monitor development of interior trim and interfacing components.
• Translate customer and regulatory requirements into engineering targets.
• Support PPAP and mass production readiness.

Skills

Design for restraints

Project management

Cost management

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in related field

Tools

PPAP

Simulation & testing methods

Job description

Responsibilities

The Restraints D&R Engineer is responsible for the design and release and cost management of restraints components and systems for new and current vehicles including:

• Managing project timing, releasing drawings and engineering specifications.
• Creating specific FMA Documents, DVP&R, and quality documents.
• Part delivery on time for each program milestone.
• Tracking of supplier’s deliverables.

Commodities include Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering Wheels, Buckles, Height Adjusters, etc.

• Design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for the assigned programs. Commodities include Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering wheels, Buckles, Height adjusters etc.
• Manage cost targets along with performance targets.
• Monitor the development of Interior trim and other interfacing components for Ford vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks.
• Design parts to comply with Corporate, Regulatory and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as Manufacturing and Assembly requirements.
• Translate Customer, Regulatory, and Product requirements into engineering targets.
• Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Ford's systems.
• Incorporation of new designs and engineering changes at Assembly Plants and leading discussions with involved parties including suppliers.
• Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues.
• Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent.
• Masters Degree in similar fields preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working as a design and release Engineer for Restraints Commodities.
• Working knowledge of Regulatory and Public Domain Requirements including but not limited to FMVSS, IIHS, etc.
• Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems.
• Good program management skills with the ability to manage a number of assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.
• Experience leading multiple assignments with demanding timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
• Significant problem-solving skills demonstrated previously.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Assembly operations. Sharp focus on Quality and Cost management
• Travel will be required to supplier design & testing locations as well as to manufacturing locations in the US, Mexico and Canada.

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