Product Development Engineer – Seat Complete

Ford Motor Company

. Design, develop, release, and launch seat systems or components through Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS), from PRE-PSC to J1 (Job 1) .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing seat systems within the automotive industry, with a strong focus on compliance with Federal Regulations and System Design Specifications. Proficient in CAD software and capable of managing product lifecycle aspects including quality, cost, and timing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Seat Systems DevelopmentCAD ExperienceDesign Verification Plans (DVP)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringElectrical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringProduct DevelopmentParts Verification2D/3D CAD CapabilityDesign Verification Plans (DVP)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Mass Attribute Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

TeamcenterVisMockupCATIASolid EdgeSolid WorksMS OfficeMS Project

Industry Keywords

Automotive DomainProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Federal RegulationsExport Market RequirementsEngineering Drawings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, release, and launch seat systems or components through Ford's Global Product Development System (GPDS), from PRE-PSC to J1 (Job 1)
Manage Quality, Weight, Cost, and Timing for assigned parts throughout the product lifecycle
Participate in and lead program-related meetings, including To4, Seat Complete, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, and purchasing meetings
Develop and execute seat system/component-level Design Verification Plans (DVP)
Support vehicle/system-level DVP and ensure compliance with System Design Specifications (SDS), Federal Regulations, and Export Market Requirements
Create and maintain detailed timing/Gantt charts (PDP) for assigned parts and projects
Document recurrence-prevention actions, lessons learned, and design rules for continuous improvement
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, safety, operations, suppliers, purchasing, finance, and program teams
Lead integration of seating components into the overall seat system
Manage product-release CAD and BOM structures, assembly positioning, and mass attribute analysis
Facilitate supplier data integration and develop CAD studies to drive design improvements
Use Ford's PLM ecosystem for check-in/check-out, version control, data release, and change management
Perform CAD feasibility analyses, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation, and clearance checks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience with complete seat systems and/or components in an automotive domain or similar
1 year of CAD experience
Experience in product development and parts verification/validation
Knowledge and experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Ability to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D Engineering Drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
2D/3D CAD capability on parametric software and Teamcenter, VisMockup, CATIA, Solid Edge, Solid Works, or equivalent
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Project
Strong communication skills
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
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