Interior Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer (Hybrid)

Ford; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Family care programs

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford Motor Company, Long Beach, CA, seeks an Interior Validation Engineer to lead risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping, and detailed documentation for interior components. This hybrid role requires proximity to the Long Beach worksite and readiness for up to 20% travel.

You will design and validate interiors using NX, Catia, and 3DX, perform failure analysis, support product launches, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, safe, and user-centric cabin systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or foreign equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in interior subsystem design, validation and development.
• Experience with design validation, tests and product launches in factory settings.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping and documentation of interior components and systems.
• Coordinate and conduct tests, root cause analysis and countermeasures for interior subsystems.
• Support product launches and field trials with a focus on quality and reliability.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Catia

3DX

Job description

Ford Motor Company, Long Beach, CA, seeks an Interior Validation Engineer to lead risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping, and detailed documentation for interior components. This hybrid role requires proximity to the Long Beach worksite and readiness for up to 20% travel.

You will design and validate interiors using NX, Catia, and 3DX, perform failure analysis, support product launches, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, safe, and user-centric cabin systems.