Ford Racing Instrument Panel (IP) Engineer

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and time off

Onsite & remote work flexibility

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced interior IP design and release engineer. You will lead the design, release, and delivery of interior components for a high-performance vehicle program, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to meet program milestones.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 5–8+ years in IP design, strong CAD/tool experience, and familiarity with GPDS processes. Hybrid work setup with onsite collaboration four days a week is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required.
• 5–8+ years of experience in Body Interior IP design & release, including delivering a completed program.
• 3–5+ years of experience using CAD or visualization tools.
• Understanding of GPDS and program delivery processes.
• Experience launching products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, release, and delivery of interior components for Ford Racing.
• Manage QCWFT to support milestones.
• Lead suppliers and internal resources to deliver programs.
• Manage design/studio interfaces to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions for high-performance vehicles.
• Support issue resolution and design changes during prototype builds.
• Coordinate with Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

High-performance vehicles passion

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

3DX

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

CATIA

DFMEA

FEDE

FEDEBOM

WERS

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.

What you'll do...

• 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

You’ll have...

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
• 5-8+ Years of experience in Body Interior Instrument Panel (IP) Design & Release, including delivery of 1 completed program
• 3-5+ Years 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

Even better, if you have...

• A Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Launch experience
• A passion for performance vehicles
• Experience delivering multiple interior commodities on a single program
• Experience leading Full-Service Suppliers or other external engineering partners

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 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.