Design and Release Engineer – Cockpit and Trim

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.  We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Design and release engineers assume a major role in the product development organization – we are responsible for developing systems and components for multiple programs and delivering them with quality. We are charged with meeting and exceeding both our internal and external customer expectations with regard to fit, function, and finance. 

Be a part of changing how the world moves – again – as a Suspension Design and Release engineer for the next generation of Ford Vehicles

In this position… 

This role is responsible for the design and release of Cockpit and Trim applications for programs throughout all phases of the product development process including Studio, Design, Validation and Launch.

What you'll do… 

• 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 in order to comply with Corporate and Local requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. 
• Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets.
• Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Ford's systems. 
• Responsible of parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant. 
• Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues. 
• The D&R is also responsible of looking for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization.

You'll have... 

Minimum

• 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.

 

Even better, if you have …

Preferred 

• Experience in the use of Design Tools (CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA).
• Proficient in the use 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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills Team oriented.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and accepting to new challenges.
• Demonstrated delivery of results.
• Experience designing and developing Interior Instrument Panel Systems, Consoles Systems, or related components desired.

 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
 

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation t