Performance Interior IP Engineer – Racing Launch Lead

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

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.