Lead Racing Interior Design & 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

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.