Global Senior Lead, Automotive Interior & Hard Trim

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a seasoned Interior Systems leader to drive global product strategy and execution from concept to production launch. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage suppliers, and champion innovative, high-quality interior solutions that meet cost and weight targets.

Applicants should have extensive design and release experience in automotive interiors, strong DFMEA/P-Diagram expertise, and a proven track record of leading complex programs across regions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automotive interior design, development, validation, and quality assurance with leadership.
• 4+ years in a leadership role within automotive engineering.
• Deep technical knowledge of automotive interior components and systems.
• Expertise in Failure Mode avoidance processes (DFMEA, Boundary Diagram, P-Diagram).

Responsibilities

• Set the global product strategy for door trim and hard trim, including roadmaps.
• Lead product engineering for door panels, interior trim panels, consoles and related trim.
• Oversee program execution from concept through launch and post-launch improvements.
• Drive performance in fit, finish, durability, NVH, safety, ergonomics, and quality.
• Balance cost, weight, investment, quality, and timing while protecting design intent.
• Lead global cross-functional teams across regions and vehicle programs.
• Develop organizational capability by coaching engineering leaders and talent development.
• Manage supplier and partner relationships, alignment, and performance improvement.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to design maturity, tooling, capacity, and launch readiness.
• Promote innovation with advanced materials, sustainable solutions, and modular architectures.
• Establish governance through standards, reviews, metrics, and executive communication.
• Support production and field performance with corrective actions addressing root causes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

DFMEA / P-Diagram

Lean Six Sigma

Strong communication

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant Engineering discipline

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a seasoned Interior Systems leader to drive global product strategy and execution from concept to production launch. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage suppliers, and champion innovative, high-quality interior solutions that meet cost and weight targets.

Applicants should have extensive design and release experience in automotive interiors, strong DFMEA/P-Diagram expertise, and a proven track record of leading complex programs across regions.