Seat Complete Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Seat Complete Engineer to join our team at Ford in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. As a Seat Complete Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, releasing, and integrating all components and assemblies for seat systems.

Job Summary: The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, mechatronics, or electrical engineering, with at least 2 years of experience in the automotive industry, specifically with complete seat systems and/or components. You will lead and coordinate the development of various components to meet system-level requirements, ensuring excellent engineering deliverables and program timing.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver seat corporate quality R/1000 targets for 1MIS & 3MIS
• Complete engineering deliverables throughout the Global Product Development Process (GPDS) on time with high quality
• Manage Quality, Weight, Cost, and Timing for assigned parts throughout the product lifecycle
• Actively participate in and lead program-related meetings
• Develop and execute Seat system/component level Design Verification Plans (DVP)
• Coordinate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders
• Lead issue resolution to ensure deliverables are met throughout the GPDS milestones
• Integrate seating components into the overall seat system
• Manage product release CAD and BOM structures
• Lead execution of Target Delivery and Target Confirmation for cost, weight, and quality
• Manage tools and processes to track and follow up engineering and program delivery
• Provide on-site support for prototype and pre-production build phases
• Provide on-site support for vehicle launch
• Lead resolution of prototype and final assembly build issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of experience with complete seat system and/or components in the automotive industry or similar
• High experience or specialist on complex problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Lead, define, and coordinate implementation of Interim and Permanent Containment Actions
• Design and Release engineering and parts verification/validation experience/background
• Experience in full product development cycle, including launch experience in at least one vehicle
• 1+ year of CAD experience
• Knowledge and experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and problem-solving tools
• Ability to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D Engineering Drawings
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Project
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or a related field preferable
• Green Belt certification
• Strong communication and presentation skills required
• Advanced people skills required
• Project management skills required