Job Description
Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly motivated Design & Release (D&R;) Engineer to join our Product Development team. The candidate will work with internal and external customers to develop competitive, cost- and weight-efficient designs that meet Ford's quality, performance, and manufacturing standards. This role requires strong technical expertise in CAD-based engineering analysis and cross-functional collaboration to ensure designs are release-ready for production.

Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and external customers (suppliers, manufacturing plants, cross-functional teams) to develop cost-effective and weight-optimized component and system designs.
- 4 days on site in GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan, México)
- Availability to travel out of México for 2-3 weeks on launching phase (Bachelor's Degree fully completed with official Degree Certificate and Professional License (Título y Cédula Profesional required).
- Perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools (CATIA, or equivalent), including:
- Draft angle analysis
- Undercut detection




- Minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal components
- Clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements
- Release engineering drawings, specifications, and 3D models that comply with Ford's design standards and manufacturing capabilities.
- Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and drive design robustness through problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma).
- Coordinate with manufacturing, tooling, and quality teams to resolve design and process issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Manage engineering changes (ECRs/ECOs) and ensure timely release of documentation in Ford's PLM systems (e.g., Team Center, GPDS).
- Track program timing, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with Ford's General Product Development System.
- Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, and validation testing to confirm design intent and functio

📌 Product Development D&R Engineer (Estado de México)
🏢 Ford México
📍 Estado de México