Description
The D&R; (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release, and implementation of Body Interior components and systems for assigned vehicle programs. This includes leading the development of master sections and ensuring all aspects of the design contribute to manufacturing efficiency, cost optimization, quality, craftsmanship, ergonomics, serviceability and overall vehicle performance. The D&R; engineer is responsible for designing and validation of parts to comply with Legal Regulations, Corporate Requirements, Desing Rules, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Service requirements. The engineer is also responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant and addressing any design, fit/finish, or assembly issues during launch.

Responsibilities
- Comply with Program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets, including Program Milestone Deliverables.
- 4 Days On Site in GTBC México (Naucalpan, México)
- Understand and apply the GPDS (General Product Development System) process.




- Comply with and establish/maintain Program Specific Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Quality History, P–Diagram, DFMEA, SCCAF, Boundary Diagram, Campaign Prevent, Reliability and Robustness Checklist, etc.) as required.
- Participate in the Sourcing or Re-sourcing Process along with Purchasing, Finance and Cost estimating. Develop quote package (including complexity matrix, Eng BOM, quote assumptions, Engineering specs, DFMEA, Special Characteristics and Critical Characteristics) to hand off to Purchasing on time.
- Support Studio Development at all stages from initial theme release up to final design for ok to tool, identifying feasibility surface issues and providing feedback to studio by 2D and 3D of interior trim components.
- Conduct package studies and Lead resolution of compatibility issues balancing affected attributes for Manufacturing, Cost, Timing, Safety, Quality, Assembly, Craftsmanship, and Ergonomics.
- Lead CAE

📌 Interior Trim Design and Release Engineer (Naucalpan de Juárez)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Naucalpan de Juárez