Why Join Ford of Mexico?
Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business—we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state-of-the-art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award-winning vehicles in our world-class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.
In this position.
As part of our Body Engineering team, you will drive the future of vehicle architecture by designing, developing, and launching innovative underbody structural systems. In this role, you will lead lightweight material strategies and cross-functional engineering execution from initial concept through vehicle launch, ensuring our vehicles exceed global safety, performance, and durability standards while delivering exceptional value to customers.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Lead end-to-end engineering design, 3D CAD modeling, and component release for underbody structural assemblies from concept through production launch.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (Safety, NVH, Crash/CAE simulation, and Adjacent Subsystems) to optimize structural performance, safety compliance, and vehicle packaging.
- Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Supplier Quality teams to evaluate suppliers, kick off production tooling, and achieve cost and mass targets.
- Develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEA), and root-cause problem-solving methodologies (8D, Fishbone, DOE).
- Oversee prototype vehicle build events, physical testing validation, and plant-level engineering sign-offs during pre-production and launch phases.
- Implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices across diverse processes, including stampings, extrusions, roll forming, and structural castings.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically 3 to 5+ years of engineering experience in structural design, body engineering, or component development within the automotive or mobility industry.
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling tools (such as CATIA V5/V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE) and ability to interpret structural CAE simulation results.
- Solid understanding of vehicle safety standards (e.g., FMVSS), structural joint design (fasteners/welds), and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to collaborate effectively across global engineering teams.
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience leading Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) projects.
- Hands-on experience with advanced lightweight materials (high-strength steels, aluminum alloys, or composites).
- Proven track record supporting vehicle assembly plant launch and pre-production build operations.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent practical experience
- Typically 3 to 5+ years of engineering experience in structural design, body engineering, or component development within the automotive or mobility industry
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD modeling tools such as CATIA V5/V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE
- Ability to interpret structural CAE simulation results
- Understanding of vehicle safety standards such as FMVSS
- Understanding of structural joint design, including fasteners and welds
- Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Experience leading Design for Six Sigma or Failure Mode Avoidance projects
- Hands-on experience with high-strength steels, aluminum alloys, or composites
- Experience supporting vehicle assembly plant launches and pre-production build operations
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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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.
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