Seat Plastics Product Development Engineer

Ford México; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México seeks a Seat Plastics Engineer to lead the design and release of seat plastics for new models, guiding development from early concepts through industrialization while ensuring compliance with all SDS and regulatory requirements.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or related field, 2+ years of experience, MS Office/Project, Proficient English, and knowledge of GD&T. Occasional travel to Dearborn and supplier sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial or related.
• 2+ years of seat plastics design and release experience.
• Proficient in English (reading/listening/writing).
• Familiar with GPDS, E2KS, WERS and SDS requirements.
• MS Office including Project and ability to read 2D/3D drawings (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, release and launch of seat plastics through GPDS.
• Manage QWCT (Quality, Weight, Cost, Timing) for parts.
• Attend program meetings: To4, Seat plastics, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier/purchasing.
• Develop and execute seat component DVPs and ensure SDS/reg compliance.
• Create/maintain PDP timing charts for parts/projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet design intent and requirements.
• Travel occasionally to Dearborn, supplier sites or Ford plants.

Skills

Seat plastics design

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or related

Mechatronics background

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

Tc VisMockup

Job description

Seat Plastics Engineer main responsibility is to lead the design and release of plastics parts for new models or on-going production development to the seat system, he is responsible to guide the development of the vehicle seats plastics based on all the design rules and requirements applicable for seats on early development phases, until his complete industrialization and integration into the complete vehicle.

4 days On Site In GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan, México)

Design, Develop, Release and Launch seat plastics through GPDS (PRE-PSC to J1).

• QWCT (Quality, Weight, Cost, Timing) management for assigned parts.
• Attend program related meetings: To4, Seat plastics, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, purchasing meetings, etc. Some of them should be led by the D&R Engineer.
• Develop and execute Seat component level Design Verification Plans, support vehicle/system level DVP, and ensure compliance to all System Design Specifications (SDS) and Federal Regulations including unique Export Market Requirements.
• Create and maintain a timing/Gantt chart (PDP) for assigned parts and project.
• Keep a prevent recurrence actions /lessons learned / required design rules list, and cascade to Core team.
• Coordinate with other areas to make sure design intent meets all requirements (Seat Complete, Seat Structure, Seat Features, Studio, Safety, Craftsmanship, VO, PVT, Supplier, Tool shop, Purchasing, Finance, Program, etc.)

A Bachelor of engineering on: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial or related.

2+ Years of experience.

• MS Office expertise (including Project).
• Proficient English (Reading, listening and writing).
• Seat system or component parts design and manufacturing knowledge/experience.
• Product development and parts verification/validation experience.
• FEDE, ADS, FSMS, GPDS, E2KS and WERS systems knowledge.
• FMEA knowledge and Experience.
• Able to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D Engineering Drawings (including GD&T).
• Teamcenter, Tc VisMockup and CATIA (Basic) knowledge.

Excellent Spanish/English communication skills.

• Excellent graphical communication skills (sketching).
• Able to explain complex engineering concepts to other areas: Studio, Program, etc.
• Structured problem solving and thinking.
• Proactive, Disciplined.
• Strong network and relationship builder.
• Go getter.
• Self-accountable for delivering results.
• Able to negotiate with other areas.
• Methodical but able to quickly analyze and take decisions.
• Out of the box, innovative, and resilient in the face of adversity.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as occasional travel will be required (Dearborn, Supplier sites, Ford assembly plant).

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.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.