Underbody Structures Design Lead & Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company; México; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 720.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford of Mexico is seeking an Automotive Body Structures Design & Release Engineer (Underbody) to drive the next generation of vehicle architecture. You will lead lightweight strategies and cross-functional execution from concept through launch, ensuring safety, performance, and durability while delivering value.

In this role you’ll collaborate with Safety, NVH, Crash/CAE, and adjacent subsystems; manage design verification, DFMEA, and DFSS approaches; oversee prototype builds and plant

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years of engineering experience in structural design or automotive body engineering.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE and interpreting CAE results.
• Knowledge of FMVSS, GD&T, and structural joint design.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end engineering design, 3D CAD modeling, and component release for underbody structures from concept to production.
• Collaborate with Safety, NVH, Crash/CAE, and Adjacent Subsystems to optimize performance and safety.
• Work with Procurement, Finance, and Supplier Quality to evaluate suppliers and manage tooling, cost, and mass targets.
• Develop and implement DVP&R, DFMEA, and 8D/DOE problem-solving methods.
• Oversee prototype builds, testing, and sign-offs during pre-production and launch.
• Implement DFM across stamping, extrusion, roll forming, and castings.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

CATIA V5/V6

3DEXPERIENCE

Descripción del empleo

Ford of Mexico is seeking an Automotive Body Structures Design & Release Engineer (Underbody) to drive the next generation of vehicle architecture. You will lead lightweight strategies and cross-functional execution from concept through launch, ensuring safety, performance, and durability while delivering value.

In this role you’ll collaborate with Safety, NVH, Crash/CAE, and adjacent subsystems; manage design verification, DFMEA, and DFSS approaches; oversee prototype builds and plant