Seat Complete Engineer

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...

Our Product Engineering team is at the forefront of automotive innovation, translating complex designs into reality. We design, develop, and validate the next generation of world-class vehicles, ensuring every component meets our rigorous standards of safety, quality, and performance.

As a Seating Systems Design and Release Engineer, you will be the driving force behind the comfort, safety, and craftsmanship of our vehicle interiors. You will lead the end-to-end development of complete seating systems—from initial concept and supplier sourcing through validation and final assembly. By bridging the gap between design, engineering, and manufacturing, your work ensures that our customers experience world-class quality and comfort every time they step into their Ford vehicle.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

You will have...

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.

Typically 4 or more years of product engineering experience within the automotive industry, with a focus on component design and release.

Solid understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle and vehicle launch processes.

Proven ability to identify system-level issues and drive data-based decisions using tools like 8D or Root Cause Analysis.

Strong project management capability to create, execute, and track timing plans and issue-resolution logs.

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with a proven track record of collaborating across diverse teams and communicating technical concepts clearly.

Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing and assembly plants to support hands-on build and launch phases.

Even better, you may have...

Direct experience launching at least one vehicle program from concept to production.

Familiarity with automotive CAD viewing tools (e.g., CATIA, Teamcenter) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.

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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What you'll do...

Lead the end-to-end design, release, and integration of complete seating systems and components to meet cost, weight, quality, and craftsmanship targets.

Manage engineering deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring all milestones are met on time from initial target setting through validation and production.

Coordinate with external suppliers to deliver sourcing packages, monitor financial status-to-target, and drive cost-optimization processes.

Resolve complex technical and prototype build issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (such as 8D or Root Cause Analysis).

Provide on-site engineering support at manufacturing and vehicle assembly plants during prototype, pre-production, and launch phases through to final production approval.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and leadership to communicate project status, align on technical solutions, and manage program timing.