Steering System Design and Release Engineer
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Steering System Design and Release engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 3–7 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAutomotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsSix Sigma Green Belt
Field of studyAutomotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
Study levelMaster's
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 the Chassis Product Development organization, you will engineer robust, innovative, and high-quality steering systems that define vehicle dynamics, precision handling, and driver safety across our global portfolio.In this role, you will serve as the technical authority for steering components and sub-systems throughout their entire lifecycle. You will lead design, validation, and release activities while collaborating with global engineering centers, manufacturing assembly plants, and Tier-1 suppliers to deliver best-in-class chassis solutions for current and next-generation vehicle programs.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Lead the end-to-end design, packaging, and engineering release of steering system components from initial concept through vehicle launch and production.
- Define and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R), durability testing, and functional assessments on bench, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and prototype vehicle levels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams—including software, vehicle dynamics, CAD, and manufacturing—to integrate steering controls, calibration, and hardware seamlessly.
- Partner with procurement and Tier-1 suppliers throughout technical sourcing, statement of work reviews, prototype delivery, and tooling sign-off.
- Conduct structured root-cause investigations (using 8D, DFMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies) and analyze CAN bus diagnostic data to prevent and resolve plant and field warranty issues.
- Manage engineering Bills of Materials (BOM) and lead engineering change management processes to maintain build accuracy, quality standards, and program cost targets.
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically 3 to 7 years of product engineering experience in automotive chassis, electro-mechanical systems, or steering component development.