The Variable Brakes OPD D&R; Engineer is responsible for delivery and maintenance of actuation brake systems and components (Brake tubes, pedal box, jounce hoses & wheel speed sensors) for current production vehicle lines.

Responsibilities
- Ensure robust ongoing delivery of actuation brake systems and components, including optimizing the design and packaging of components while maintaining overall system performance, cost, weight, quality, and adherence to corporate/regulatory requirements
- Support ongoing production development (OPD) as well as In-Cycle Change Actions (ICAs) for assigned programs by leading design changes and updates as needed to address quality issues/updated requirements
- Lead warranty issue resolution for assigned components and suppliers
- Pursue cost saving opportunities with assigned suppliers to support section and department cost reduction targets
- Manage supplier contacts for assigned components via regular open issues discussions and supplier touchpoints
- Serve as a leader and representative of brake engineering to interfacing organizations.





Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Related degree.
- High English proficiency (reading, writing and speaking)
- Experience in functional engineering desirable, preferably Chassis or Automotive related work experience (Ford, OEM, supplier)
- Strong leadership skills – Inherent self-starter, self-motivated with strong drive for results
- Project management skills – Capable of managing projects by looking both at the big picture objectives and at detail administration to achieve these objectives.
- Excellent math, science, technology and IT skills, able to work in unfamiliar and unstructured situations and succeed
- The ability to analyze complex problems and assess possible solutions
- The ability to explain design ideas clearly and strong decision-making skills
- Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution

📌 Variable Brakes Design and Release Engineer (Acapulco de Juárez)
🏢 Ford México
📍 Acapulco de Juárez