Restraints Systems Design & Release Engineer

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México is seeking a Restraints D&R Engineer to design, develop, validate, and release restraints systems for Ford vehicles. You will manage project timing, release drawings, and ensure supplier deliverables align with engineering targets and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in restraints commodities, knowledge of FMVSS/IIHS, and strong program management. Travel to supplier sites and manufacturing facilities in the US, Mexico and Canada is required.

Qualifications

• 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 FMVSS, IIHS, etc.
• Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems.
• Good program management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and prioritize.
• 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 with focus on Quality and Cost.

Responsibilities

• Design and release restraints system commodities, subsystems, and components.
• Monitor supplier deliverables and lead discussions with involved parties including suppliers.
• Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets.
• Incorporate new designs and engineering changes at assembly plants.
• Support PPAP for mass production.
• Travel to supplier design and testing locations and to US/Mexico/Canada manufacturing locations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Supplier management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Simulation tools

Testing methodologies

Job description

Ford México is seeking a Restraints D&R Engineer to design, develop, validate, and release restraints systems for Ford vehicles. You will manage project timing, release drawings, and ensure supplier deliverables align with engineering targets and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in restraints commodities, knowledge of FMVSS/IIHS, and strong program management. Travel to supplier sites and manufacturing facilities in the US, Mexico and Canada is required.