Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design and release Cockpit and Trim applications throughout Studio, Design, Validation, and Launch phases .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $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, including Cockpit and Trim applications, while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and validation requirements. Proficient in utilizing design and analytical tools to optimize quality, cost, and weight in production processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering7+ Years Experience In Automotive Interior IPExperience Using Design Tools Including CATIAProficiency In Analytical Tools Including CAEExperience With Complex Systems And Injection Molding

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Hard Skills

Automotive Systems DesignRoot Cause AnalysisDesign ValidationGD&TDFMEAInjection MoldingDecision MatricesData CompilationDesign ImprovementsCost Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

CATIATeamcenterDigital BuckCAEMoldflow

Industry Keywords

Automotive Interior SystemsCockpit ApplicationsTrim ApplicationsManufacturing RequirementsRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and release Cockpit and Trim applications throughout Studio, Design, Validation, and Launch phases
Design, develop, validate, and release automotive systems, subsystems, and components for assigned programs
Monitor development of Interior Systems for Ford vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks
Design parts to comply with corporate and local validation requirements, 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 systems
Manage parts incorporation at the assembly plant
Support suppliers and assembly departments with 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
7+ years of experience in automotive interior IP, Cockpit, Consoles and trim applications
3+ years of experience in launch, root cause analysis for design/manufacturing issues, and quick implementation of corrective actions
Experience using design tools including CATIA, Teamcenter, Digital Buck, GD&T, RSS Studies, and DFMEA
Proficiency in analytical tools including 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
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience designing and developing Interior Instrument Panel Systems, Console Systems, or related components is desired
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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
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