Body Interior Core Engineering Supervisor – IP, Console

Ford Motor Company

. Establish technical performance standards and priorities for Core Engineering .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Body Interior product development and engineering, with a strong focus on establishing technical standards, leading teams, and driving innovation from concept through validation. Proficient in managing resources, technical documentation, and supplier engagements to ensure successful project execution.

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Body Interior Product DevelopmentTechnical Standards Development3D CAD Geometry ProficiencyProject ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMaterials ScienceManufacturing ProcessesValidationSystem IntegrationDesign RulesTest MethodsTechnology Readiness AssessmentRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringNegotiationExecutive PresentationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

C3P Tools3D CAD SoftwareQuality ToolsProductivity ApplicationsGPDS

Industry Keywords

Body Interior SystemsEngineering SpecificationsIntellectual PropertyTechnical Design ReviewsSupplier Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish technical performance standards and priorities for Core Engineering
Develop engineers’ expertise through training, mentoring, technical reviews, and hands-on coaching
Maintain technical competency and succession plans aligned with the Body Interior TMM
Allocate resources across advanced engineering, standards development, and program support
Own and improve Body Interior engineering specifications, SDS requirements, design rules, design guidelines, test procedures, and technical requirements
Develop the Body Interior technology strategy and advanced engineering roadmap
Identify, evaluate, and mature new materials, processes, features, architectures, and manufacturing technologies
Lead concept development, feasibility studies, analytical assessments, prototyping, and validation
Define technology maturity criteria and ensure solutions are ready for transfer to vehicle programs
Promote reusable architectures, standardized interfaces, common components, and engineering commonality
Benchmark competitive products and emerging technologies
Capture lessons learned and update standards, methods, and requirements
Protect intellectual property and support invention disclosures and patent development
Provide technical direction and escalation support to Body Interior program teams
Lead or support Technical Design Reviews and resolve complex cross-functional issues
Assess manufacturing and assembly feasibility, robustness, serviceability, and customer performance
Support design, release, validation, tooling, build, and launch activities
Review significant engineering changes, deviations, concerns, notices, and alerts
Ensure knowledge transfer to Design & Release, Manufacturing, Purchasing, STA, and suppliers
Maintain governance for technical documentation and engineering processes
Manage headcount, budgets, facilities, software, prototypes, and testing resources
Track technology readiness, technical risks, intellectual-property opportunities, and implementation status
Establish technical requirements and capability expectations for strategic suppliers
Lead technical engagements with suppliers, universities, research organizations, and technology partners
Support supplier selection, sourcing studies, innovation workshops, technical reviews, and matched-pair activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline
5+ years of relevant Body Interior product development, core-engineering, or advanced-engineering experience
Experience leading technical teams and developing engineering talent
Strong knowledge of Body Interior systems, materials, manufacturing processes, craftsmanship, validation, and system integration
Experience developing technical standards, requirements, design rules, test methods, and reusable engineering solutions
Ability to lead technology development from early concept through validation and program transfer
Working knowledge of GPDS, quality tools, risk-management methods, and technology-readiness assessment
Strong analytical, benchmarking, innovation, project-management, and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and executive-presentation skills
Proficiency in 3D CAD geometry, C3P tools and processes, GD&T, and common productivity applications
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day