Product Development Engineer

We're looking for a Product Development Engineer to join our team in Mexico. As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, releasing, and launching complete seat systems and components. You will manage quality, weight, cost, and timing for assigned parts, ensuring compliance with all System Design Specifications (SDS) and Federal Regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, release, and launch seat systems or components through Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS)
• Manage Quality, Weight, Cost, and Timing for assigned parts throughout the product lifecycle
• Actively participate in and lead program-related meetings, including To4, Seat Complete, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, and purchasing meetings
• Develop and execute Seat system/component level Design Verification Plans (DVP), support vehicle/system level DVP, and ensure full compliance with all System Design Specifications (SDS) and Federal Regulations
• Create and maintain a detailed timing/Gantt chart (PDP) for assigned parts and projects to track progress and milestones
• Document and maintain a list of recurrence prevention actions, lessons learned, and required design rules, cascading this knowledge to the Core team for continuous improvement
• Coordinate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders, including Seat Complete, Seat Structure, Seat Features, Studio, Safety, Craftsmanship, Vehicle Operations (VO), Product Verification & Test , Suppliers, Tool shops, Purchasing, Finance, and Program teams
• Lead the integration of seating components into the overall seat system, ensuring seamless functionality and performance
• Manage product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis
• Facilitate supplier data integration and develop CAD studies to support and drive design improvements
• Perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience with complete seat systems and/or components in an automotive domain or similar
• 1 year of CAD experience
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Project
• Strong communication skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in product development and parts verification/validation
• Knowledge and experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Ability to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D Engineering Drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• 2D/3D CAD capable on parametric software and Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, Solid Edge, Solid Works, or equivalent