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Design and Release Engineer – Soft Trim Components
Ford Motor Company. Design, develop, validate, and release automotive systems, subsystems, and components for assigned programs and Build-To-Print suppliers .
Posted 11/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing automotive systems and components, with a strong focus on compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements. Proficient in utilizing CAD tools and analytical methods to optimize design quality and cost efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering3+ Years Experience In Automotive Cockpit And Trim ApplicationsCAD ExperienceExperience With Design Tools Such As CATIA And DFMEAStrong Oral And Written Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Automotive Systems DesignRoot Cause AnalysisInjection MoldingDecision Matrices CompilationDesign ValidationCost ManagementSystems Design SpecificationsManufacturing RequirementsAnalytical Tools ProficiencyDesign Improvements Identification
Soft Skills
Team-OrientedSelf-DrivenHighly MotivatedAcceptance Of New ChallengesDelivery Of Results
Tools & Technologies
CATIATeamcenterDigital BuckGD&TRSS StudiesDFMEACAEMoldflow
Industry Keywords
Automotive Cockpit ApplicationsInterior Systems DevelopmentCustomer Requirements TranslationRegulatory ComplianceManufacturing Issues Support
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, develop, validate, and release automotive systems, subsystems, and components for assigned programs and Build-To-Print suppliers
- Manage costs for future and current applications
- Monitor the development of interior systems for Ford vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks
- Design parts to comply with corporate and local validation requirements, Worldwide Customer Requirements, 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 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
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
- 1 year of CAD experience
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Verification of employment eligibility required at hire
- Experience with Design Tools such as CATIA, Teamcenter, Digital Buck, GD&T, RSS Studies, and DFMEA
- Proficiency with analytical tools such as CAE and Moldflow
- Experience with complex systems, injection molding, and secondary tooling
- Ability to compile data into decision matrices and report summaries for presentation to Program and Interior Management teams
- Experience designing and developing interior instrument panel systems, console systems, or related components desired
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Team-oriented, self-driven, highly motivated, accepting of new challenges, and demonstrated delivery of results
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
- 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
- Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day