Design and Release Engineer – Cockpit and Trim

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Dearborn (MI, MO)

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USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Ford is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design, validate, and release cockpit and interior systems for Ford programs. You will monitor interior system development and ensure parts validation meets corporate and local requirements while coordinating with suppliers and assembly teams.

The role requires CAD proficiency (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter) and strong CAE/Moldflow skills, with a focus on quality, cost, and weight optimizations. Must be legally eligible to work in the US.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
3+ years of experience in automotive cockpit and trim applications
3+ years of launch, root cause analysis for design/manufacturing issues, and quick implementation of corrective actions
1 year of CAD experience
Experience with Design Tools (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA)
Proficient in Analytical Tools (CAE/Moldflow)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

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 to comply with Corporate and Local requirements for parts validation, considering WCR, ES, SDS, and Manufacturing and Assembly requirements
Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets
Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Ford's systems
Responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant
Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues
Identify design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost and weight

Skills

Automotive cockpit & trim experience

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Data-driven decision making

Strong written communication

Strong oral communication

Team oriented

US work authorization

CAD experience

Launch experience

Complex systems experience

Injection molding

Secondary tooling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3DX

CATIA

Teamcenter

Digital Buck

GD&T

RSS Studies

DFMEA

CAE/Moldflow

Job description

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 to comply with Corporate and Local requirements for parts validation, considering WCR, ES, SDS, and Manufacturing and Assembly requirements
Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets
Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Ford's systems
Responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant
Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues
Identify design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost and weight

Requirements

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
1 year of CAD experience
Experience in the use of Design Tools (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA), preferably CAD Capable
Proficient in the use of 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
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing automotive systems and components, with a strong focus on compliance with corporate and local requirements. Proficient in utilizing CAD and analytical tools to optimize design and manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

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