Design and Release Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,600 - 166,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Family care & parental benefits

Family building benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Additional vacation time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced interior design engineer for Ford Racing programs in Michigan. You will lead the design, release, and delivery of interior components across multiple commodities and manage QCWFT targets to meet GPDS milestones.

You will serve as the primary interface between design and color/material studios, coordinate with FSS and other resources, and fabricate proofs-of-concept to validate performance and ergonomics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive) or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive Body Interior Design & Release (D&R).
• Proven track record of delivering at least 1 completed vehicle program through launch.
• 2+ years of professional experience using CAD or other 3D visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple interior commodities for Ford Racing new model program.
• Manage QCWFT targets to support GPDS milestones.
• Interface between design and color/material studios to meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Lead Full-Service Suppliers and other engineering resources to deliver the program.
• Use fabrication/mockup skills to create proofs-of-concept and validate performance and ergonomics.
• Support issue resolution and drive design change management during high-stakes builds.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements; collaborate with Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.

Skills

CAD

3D Visualization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive)

Tools

3DX

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

CATIA

DFMEA

FEDE

FEDEBOM

WERS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple interior commodities for an upcoming Ford Racing new model program.
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) targets to support program and engineering GPDS (Global Product Development System) milestones.
• Act as the primary interface between the design and color/material studios to deliver exceptional customer expectations without compromising engineering integrity.
• Lead Full‑Service Suppliers (FSS) and other internal/external engineering resources to successfully deliver the subject program.
• Utilize fabrication and mockup skills to build physical proofs‑of‑concept, connecting analytical tools with physical hardware to validate performance and ergonomics.
• Support issue resolution and drive design change management during high‑stakes prototype builds and final launch builds.
• Assure conformance to the unique "Ford Racing DNA," as well as all applicable Ford corporate and government regulatory requirements. Maintain highly collaborative relationships with the Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or similar discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive Body Interior Design & Release (D&R). Note: Body Structures or Closures D&R experience may also be considered.
• Proven track record of delivering at least 1 completed vehicle program through launch.
• 2+ years of professional experience using CAD or other 3D visualization tools.

Even Better, You May Have

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).
• Deep passion for high-performance vehicles and motorsports.
• Working knowledge of enterprise engineering systems: 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, and WERS.
• Prior hands‑on fabrication or mockup experience to demonstrate physical proof of concept.
• Thorough understanding of automotive program delivery processes and milestone management (GPDS).
• An independent, self‑starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.

Benefits

• 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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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, https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.