Product Development Ford Champ (Intern)

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.

As a Product Devlopment Ford Champ, you will be responsible of

• Proficiently uses CATIA V5/V6 and similar CAD software (e.g., 3DX, NX, SolidWorks), along with Teamcenter and Vismockup, to efficiently create and manage robust, parametric, and associative Build to Print (B2P) parts.

• Develop high-quality 3D CAD design concepts and alternatives promptly.

• Creates and manages assemblies, drawings, motion files, and other related CAD data, as well as the complete vehicle environment with all system interfaces.

• Manages Bill of Material (BOM) structures and release processes effectively.

• Identifies system interfaces and potential design incompatibility using virtual validation tools.

• Lead key design reviews and visualization or demonstration activities.

• Drives the resolution of compatibility, feasibility, and functionality issues, collaborating directly with tool shops and suppliers.

• Possesses a strong understanding of feature partitioning and automotive systems, enabling direct collaboration with the extended Product Development (PD) Engineering team to resolve feasibility, attribute, and functional issues.

• Applies automation tools, such as IPS and other relevant software, to enhance efficiency.

• Possesses knowledge of Foundation/Core Tools (e.g., DFMEA, SCCAF, 5D's).

• Designs components in accordance with functional requirements and design rules to meet Program deliverables, utilizing applicable CAD methodologies and drafting standards.

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of Sheet metal front end and platform systems requirements.

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of automotive design environments at both system and sub-system levels.

• Proactively identifies, develops, and deploys efficiency improvements, including tool and process enhancements.

• Asks relevant questions and raises valid concerns.

• Communicates clearly and concisely, providing appropriate detail.

What you´ll need:

• Active Student of Automotive, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering.

  • Experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills.

  • Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of Mechanical, Structural, Materials and GD&T.

  • CAE basic knowledge as desirable.

  • Fundamental understanding of sheet metal forming processes, FLD and stamping feasibility

  • Knowledge of Core Tools skillset (DFMEA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Systems Engineering)

  • Knowledge of CATIA V5/V6, Team Center, Vismockup.

  • Systems Engineering approach.

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!