Prototype Trim Developer

Ford Global Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Prototype Trim Developer to translate concepts into high‑fidelity prototypes and help shape the next generation of Ford & Lincoln vehicle content.

You will leverage automotive design and engineering expertise to create feasible trim solutions, working within prototype manufacturing constraints and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive design or engineering.
• Ability to translate concepts into high‑fidelity prototypes.
• Understanding of prototype manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into functional high‑fidelity prototypes.
• Contribute to early‑stage development of Ford & Lincoln vehicle content and experiences.
• Apply deep understanding of automotive systems to trim solutions.

Skills

Automotive design

Engineering

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.

In this position…

As a Prototype Trim Developer, you will have the opportunity to translate concepts into reality in the form of functional high-fidelity prototypes. Leveraging your expertise in automotive design and/or engineering, you will have the opportunity to see the future of Ford firsthand and play a pivotal role in the early-stage development of the next generation of Ford & Lincoln vehicle content and experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive systems and subsystems, ability to think creatively and develop trim solutions that are feasible relative to prototype manufacturing processes.

This role is in office 5 days/week in Dearborn, MI