Upfitter Subsystem Engineer
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...
In Product Development, we are the architects of the future, designing, engineering, and validating the next generation of global vehicles. As part of the commercial vehicle team, you will bridge the gap between our state-of-the-art base platforms and specialized aftermarket configurations. You will serve as the technical lead to ensure that customized vehicle upfits integration is safe, reliable, and perfectly aligned with customer productivity demands.
Key Responsibilities What you'll do.
- Design & Integration: Lead the mechanical, structural, and electrical integration of aftermarket upfit systems (such as commercial bodies and auxiliary power units) with base vehicle architectures to ensure seamless packaging and performance.
- Technical Liaison: Serve as the primary engineering contact between internal product development teams and external commercial upfitters to align technical interfaces and maintain vehicle integrity.
- Validation & Testing: Coordinate and execute vehicle-level validation testing and troubleshoot complex electrical-mechanical interfaces and automotive network systems (such as CAN networks).
- Lifecycle & Release Management: Drive the end-to-end engineering release process for upfit systems from prototype phases through production launch using industry-standard CAD and product data tools.
- Quality & Cost Optimization: Author and review critical design validation documents (including DFMEAs and interface specifications) to prevent failure modes, improve quality, and optimize packaging weight and cost.
- Industry Collaboration: Partner with commercial fleet clients and equipment manufacturers to translate real-world vocational requirements into robust, upfit-ready vehicle standards.
What You Bring (Requirements) You'll have.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Typically 3+ years of experience in automotive product development, vehicle integration, or commercial vehicle modifier engineering.
- Solid working knowledge of electrical-mechanical systems, vehicle electrical distribution (EDS), and structural load interfaces.
- Professional proficiency in English (oral, reading, writing, and listening).
- Strong collaborative leadership skills with the ability to resolve cross-functional issues with external partners and suppliers.
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
- Experience using design tools such as CATIA, Teamcenter, or similar CAD/PLM applications.
- Proficiency in using automotive network diagnostics and troubleshooting tools (such as CANalyzer or oscilloscopes).
- Prior experience working directly with certified modifier standards and commercial upfit installations.
- Basic understanding of automotive Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity principles.
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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