Seat Plastics Product Development Engineer
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Design, develop and launch automotive seat plastic parts through Ford's product development process, managing quality, weight, cost and timing.
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Why it is interesting. End-to-end ownership of seat plastics from early design through production launch at a major OEM
Might not be for you. Design-release and program-management focus, with little hands-on materials science
Adjacent materials role:Lead design and release of seat plastics parts; design verification plans, tool shop and supplier coordination for plastic components
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
Seat Plastics Engineer main responsibility is to lead the design and release of plastics parts for new models or on-going production development to the seat system, he is responsible to guide the development of the vehicle seats plastics based on all the design rules and requirements applicable for seats on early development phases, until his complete industrialization and integration into the complete vehicle. 4 days On Site In GTBC Ford México (Naucalpan, México) Design, Develop, Release and Launch seat plastics through GPDS (PRE-PSC to J1).
- QWCT (Quality, Weight, Cost, Timing) management for assigned parts.
- Attend program related meetings: To4, Seat plastics, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, purchasing meetings, etc. Some of them should be led by the D&R Engineer.
- Develop and execute Seat component level Design Verification Plans, support vehicle/system level DVP, and ensure compliance to all System Design Specifications (SDS) and Federal Regulations including unique Export Market Requirements.
- Create and maintain a timing/Gantt chart (PDP) for assigned parts and project.
- Keep a prevent recurrence actions /lessons learned / required design rules list, and cascade to Core team.
- Coordinate with other areas to make sure design intent meets all requirements (Seat Complete, Seat Structure, Seat Features, Studio, Safety, Craftsmanship, VO, PVT, Supplier, Tool shop, Purchasing, Finance, Program, etc.)
A Bachelor of engineering on: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial or related. 2+ Years of experience.
- MS Office expertise (including Project).
- Proficient English (Reading, listening and writing).
- Seat system or component parts design and manufacturing knowledge/experience.
- Product development and parts verification/validation experience.
- FEDE, ADS, FSMS, GPDS, E2KS and WERS systems knowledge.
- FMEA knowledge and Experience.
- Able to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D Engineering Drawings (including GD&T).
- Teamcenter, Tc VisMockup and CATIA (Basic) knowledge.
Excellent Spanish/English communication skills.
- Excellent graphical communication skills (sketching).
- Able to explain complex engineering concepts to other areas: Studio, Program, etc.
- Structured problem solving and thinking.
- Proactive, Disciplined.
- Strong network and relationship builder.
- Go getter.
- Self-accountable for delivering results.
- Able to negotiate with other areas.
- Methodical but able to quickly analyze and take decisions.
- Out of the box, innovative, and resilient in the face of adversity.
- Ability and willingness to travel, as occasional travel will be required (Dearborn, Supplier sites, Ford assembly plant).
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. #FordMexico
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