Interior Design Engineer
Job Description
In this position you will be responsible for the design and release of multiple interior products on the most exciting vehicles Ford Racing produces. You will manage multiple cross functional relationships both internally and externally to help ensure the successful launch of the next generation, segment defining products.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple interior commodities for Ford Racing on an upcoming new model program
Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject program
Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to deliver to customer expectations
Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
Develop innovative solutions for high performance vehicles and our enthusiast customers
Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Body Interior Engineering Organization
Qualifications
Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
0-3 Years of experience in Body Interior Design & Release
Body structures or closures D&R experience may also be considered
1 Year of experience using CAD or other visualization tools
Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
Working knowledge of 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS
Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept
Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance
Passion for performance vehicles
Launch experience preferred
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 time.
This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $68,300-$114,800.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid