Supervisor – Seat Performance

Ford Motor Company

. Lead and develop a team responsible for core seat comfort, foam, trim, and innovation engineering .

Posted 10/26/2026full-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 automotive seat engineering with a strong focus on comfort, foam, trim, and ergonomics. Proven ability to lead teams, drive innovation, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in product development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering5+ Years Experience In Automotive Seat EngineeringCAD Proficiency (CATIA)Strong Understanding Of Seat Components And SystemsDirect People-Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Comfort Assessment MethodologiesFoam EngineeringTrim EngineeringMechanical DesignRoot Cause AnalysisBenchmarking PlansData-Driven Problem SolvingErgonomicsBiomechanicsMCS (Mechanical Control Systems)

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareCAE ToolsFEA (Finite Element Analysis)Innovation Integration

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringHuman FactorsSeat ComfortProduct DevelopmentInternational Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team responsible for core seat comfort, foam, trim, and innovation engineering
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing methods, requirements, and products
Provide leadership and support for program delivery, ensuring comfort, foam, and trim targets are met
Bridge human anatomy and ergonomics with mechanical design
Collaborate on projects and knowledge sharing with internal and external teams
Lead root cause analysis of current production and in-flight program issues
Establish benchmarking plans to support program development, core growth, and perceived quality
Mentor and coach team members, fostering technical growth and engagement
Drive design and delivery of seat experiences across Ford's vehicle lineup
Guide ergonomics and biomechanics, static and dynamic comfort, foam engineering, trim engineering, seat features, and technology innovation integration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Mechanical, Materials, or related field)
5+ years of experience in automotive seat engineering or a closely related field, with a focus on comfort, foam, trim, ergonomics, or human factors
1+ year of CAD experience
Strong understanding of seat components and systems, including foams, trim, structures, mechanisms, MCS, and heat/vent
Experience with objective and subjective comfort assessment methodologies and tools
Proficiency in CAD software, such as CATIA, and CAE tools, such as FEA, related to seat design and analysis
Experience with global product development and working with international teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset
Direct people-management or supervisory experience in an engineering environment
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 and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
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