Professional position utilizing engineering education and experience to design and release Underbody Structures. The D&R; engineer is responsible to design, develop, release and validate parts with an emphasis on light-weight materials and designs. Responsible for forward model development, release, through launch.
- Understand structural design to meet vehicle attributes including FMVSS, NVH and Safety
- Lead Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to achieve program targets
- Develop component designs that meet customer requirements, and Vehicle Operations manufacturing requirements.
- Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems (seats, electrical, etc)
- Release 3-D CAD that meets system design requirements
- Support supplier and Ford CAE testing of structure and closure designs prior to tooling
- Kick off tooling, supplier part manufacturing, part layout, and part testing
- Lead prototype vehicle level build support for structures
- Manage Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at Ford assembly plants




- Understand manufacturing basics of structural component, including stampings, roll forming, extrusions, and casting.
- • Deliver focused Material Cost Reduction, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking

Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Master’s preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- 5 years of experience as structures D&R; Engineer or relevant course work for new graduates
- Working knowledge of Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD is preferred
- Recent product development experience with Ford body commodities a plus

Should also have experience:
- Reviewing and signing-off on component drawings and gaging practices
- Applying 8D, fishbone, and DOE problem solving methodology
- Creating Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA & SCCAFs
- Reviewing CAE models and CAD drawings
- Leading design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
- Maintaining D

📌 Structures D&R Engineer (Naucalpan de Juárez)
🏢 Ford Global
📍 Naucalpan de Juárez