Qualifications, You'll Have:
BS Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field
3+ years of professional experience in the Automotive or Aerospace industry (experience with hinged closures is preferred)
3+ years of experience on front closures systems for forward model vehicles with direct ownership of part engineering, system engineering, and part release to meet cost, weight, quality, functional performance, studio appearance, craftsmanship, test validation, manufacturing feasibility, and launch timing requirements (., hoods, front doors, fenders, front-end structure, latches, and hinges)
Experience with sheet metal body structures, closures, stamping, static and/or dynamic sealing, gas struts/hood props, power drive units/motors, hinges, and latch systems
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (., CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE, Siemens NX, or equivalent) for part modeling, surfacing, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design feasibility studies
Hands-on experience with "in-house" engineering, design, and release, as well as managing full-service supplier commodities, with on-time delivery at cost & quality targets
Even better, you may have:
Experience interfacing with design studio on resolution of design issues related to Exterior Front Closures systems
Experience leading peers via design reviews to resolve part-to-part interface issues and deliver a successful system
Experience solving current model quality issues and implementing corrective actions




Ability to utilize and demonstrate System Engineering disciplines and Design for Manufacturing principles to proactively solve issues
Knowledge of craftsmanship expectations, benchmarking, and futuring
Knowledge of automotive exterior components, including materials and manufacturing technologies, such as stamping, injection molding, extrusion, forging, casting, welding, riveting, etc.
Working knowledge of CAE tools and methods (., FEA, structural/durability simulation) to interpret analysis results and support design optimization decisions
Ability to work overtime & travel to support launches

Hard Skills
3D CAD proficiency (CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE, Siemens NX, or equivalent)
GD&T; and tolerance stack-up analysis
Front closures systems knowledge (hoods, doors, fenders, latches, hinges, gas struts)
Sheet metal design (draft angles, bend radius, undercuts)
Manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, extrusion, forging, casting, welding, riveting)
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Assembly (DFA)
Static/dynamic sealing systems
Quality problem-solving tools (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)
CAE / FEA interpretation (Abaqus, Nastran, Ansys, LS-DYNA) — desirable
PLM/Teamcenter and part release processes
Supplier and cost/weight management

Soft Skills
Effective communication across cross-functional teams
Technical leadership / influence without authority
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Negotiation
Time management and prioritization
Adaptability under ambiguity
Results-driven mindset
General, multicultural teamwork
Attention to detail (craftsmanship focus)

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📌 Product Development D&R Engineer (Naucalpan de Juárez)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Naucalpan de Juárez