Design and Release Engineer – Cockpit and Trim

Ford Motor Company

. Design, develop, validate, and release automotive systems, subsystems, and components for FSS/Build-To-Print Suppliers for assigned programs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing automotive interior systems, with a strong focus on compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards. Proficient in utilizing design and analytical tools to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance product quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical EngineeringAutomotive Cockpit And Trim ApplicationsDesign Tools (CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA)Analytical Tools (CAE/Moldflow)Complex Systems And Injection Molding

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Hard Skills

Design And Development Of Automotive SystemsParts ValidationRoot Cause AnalysisDesign ImprovementsCockpit And Trim DesignManufacturing And Assembly RequirementsCustomer Feedback AnalysisDecision Matrix CompilationCost OptimizationWeight Optimization

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CATIATeamcenterDigital BuckGD&TRSS StudiesDFMEACAEMoldflow

Industry Keywords

Automotive SystemsInterior SystemsFSS/Build-To-Print SuppliersEngineering SpecificationsManufacturing IssuesProduction QualityInjection MoldingSecondary Tooling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, validate, and release automotive systems, subsystems, and components for FSS/Build-To-Print Suppliers for assigned programs
Monitor the development of Interior Systems for Ford vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks
Design parts to comply with Corporate and Local requirements for parts validation, WCR, Engineering Specifications, Systems Design specifications, and Manufacturing and Assembly requirements
Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets
Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Ford’s systems
Manage parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant
Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues
Identify design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost and weight
Perform cockpit and trim design and release activities throughout Studio, Design, Validation, and Launch phases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree
3+ years of experience in automotive cockpit and trim applications
3+ years of experience in launch, root cause analysis for design/manufacturing issues, and quick implementation of corrective actions
Experience in the use of Design Tools (CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA)
Proficient in the use of Analytical Tools (CAE/Moldflow)
Experience with Complex Systems, Injection Molding, and Secondary Tooling
Ability to compile data in the form of a decision matrix, report summary, etc. to be presented to Program and Interior Management Team
Experience designing and developing Interior Instrument Panel Systems, Consoles Systems, or related components desired
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 childcare
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