Seat Plastics Product Development Engineer

Ford, Inc; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford México is seeking a Seat Plastics Engineer to lead the design, release, and launch of seat plastics for new models and ongoing development. You will guide development through GPDS, ensure compliance with SDS and federal requirements, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet timing and weight/cost goals.

The role requires strong 2D/3D drawing interpretation, GD&T, and experience with tools such as Teamcenter and CATIA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Industrial or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in seat plastics or related areas.
• MS Office proficiency, including Project management.
• Proficient in English (reading, listening, writing).
• Experience with seat system/component design, development and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and release of plastics parts for seats.
• Attend program meetings (To4, seat plastics, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, etc.).
• Develop and execute seat component level DVP and ensure SDS/compliance.
• Create and maintain PDP/Gantt charts for parts and projects.
• Coordinate with multiple areas to ensure design intent meets all requirements.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

2D/3D drawings literacy

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial)

Tools

Teamcenter

Tc VisMockup

CATIA (Basic)

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.

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