PD Engineer Ford Champ (Trainee)

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Naucalpan De Juárez, Huixquilucan, México, MEX
Hybrid
Entry level
Automotive
The Role
Trainee engineering role supporting Ford’s C2 Platform team with cost-reduction initiatives and digital tooling. Responsibilities include developing AI automations and Power Apps workflows, managing Jira tracking, building real-time dashboards, preparing executive-level reports, and collaborating with engineers, cost analysts, and platform leads. The 12-month program provides exposure to multiple business areas and is intended for students nearing completion of an engineering degree.
Summary Generated by Built In

Ford Champs looks forward to providing you with key knowledge and significant experiences for your professional career.  This is a great platform to connect with leadership, collaborate with professionals in many areas of the business and learn more about our Ford full time opportunities. Throughout this program, there are many opportunities to gain insight and exposure to our business that will last a lifetime.

Ford Champs will allow to get to now different business areas through 12 months, while you improve your skills and become a better professional.

We are looking for a motivated Engineering Ford Champ to join the C2 Platform team, supporting cost reduction initiatives and digital tooling efforts across platform component areas such as engines, transmissions, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and related hardware. This role is ideal for someone eager to apply modern digital tools (AI, Power Apps, Jira) to real engineering problems while gaining exposure to cross-functional collaboration and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities
  • AI-Driven Automation: Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools to automate manual, repetitive cost-reduction and engineering tasks, improving team efficiency and turnaround time.
  • Power Apps Development: Build and maintain Power Apps solutions to digitize workflows, centralize data collection, and simplify data entry/updates for engineers across the platform team.
  • Jira Management & Tracking: Support the creation, organization, and tracking of Jira tickets/boards to manage cost reduction initiatives, tooling projects, and action items across multiple stakeholders.
  • Real-Time Data Sharing & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time visibility into cost status, project progress, and key metrics — accessible and easily updatable by any engineer on the team, without requiring specialized technical skills.
  • High-Level Reporting: Prepare and maintain concise, high-level summaries and dashboards for review with Chief Engineers, translating detailed technical/cost data into clear executive-level insights.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, cost analysts, and platform leads to ensure tools and reports meet the needs of multiple stakeholders and remain aligned with evolving priorities.
Qualifications
  • Active student from any of the last 2 semesters of  engineering (Prefered Mechanical)
  • Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) is required to effectively communicate with global teams, suppliers, and stakeholders

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply! 

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#LI-JRA 

#FordMexico

Skills Required

  • Active student in one of the final two semesters of an engineering degree
  • Advanced English proficiency, written and verbal
  • Mechanical engineering background

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

Ford Motor Company Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Dearborn, MI
175,633 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

Ford Motor Company Offices

OnSite Workspace

Typical time on-site: None
HQDearborn, MI
VIC
Allen Park, US
Beverly Hills, US
Canton, US
Clarkston, US
Clinton Township, US
Dearborn Heights, US
Detroit, US
Farmington Hills, US
Flat Rock, US
Livonia, US
Miami, US
Milford, US
New Hudson, US
Northville, US
Novi, US
Oak Park, US
Ottawa, ON
Palo Alto, CA
Romeo, US
Royal Oak, US
Southfield, US
Sterling Heights, US
Taylor, US
Troy, US
Wayne, US
Woodhaven, US
Learn more

Similar Jobs

Hybrid
Naucalpan De Juárez, Huixquilucan, México, MEX
175633 Employees
In-Office
Cuautitlán, México, MEX
175633 Employees
Hybrid
Naucalpan De Juárez, Huixquilucan, México, MEX
175633 Employees
Hybrid
Naucalpan De Juárez, Huixquilucan, México, MEX
175633 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account