Racing Interior Design Lead — Hybrid

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford is seeking an experienced Interior Design & Release engineer to lead the design, release, and delivery of interior components for Ford Racing on a new model program. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage QCWFT, and drive collaboration with suppliers to meet performance and regulatory standards.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in body interior design/release (including one completed program), and CAD/tool experience (3DX, CATIA, Teamcenter).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of Body Interior Design & Release experience including delivery of 1 completed program.
• 2+ years of experience using CAD or visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple interior commodities for Ford Racing on an upcoming new model program.
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones.
• Lead FSS (Full-Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject program.
• Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to deliver to customer expectations.
• Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions for high-performance vehicles and our enthusiast customers.
• Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds.
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.

Skills

Interior design & release

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD/visualization tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

3DX

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

CATIA

DFMEA

FEDE

FEDEBOM

WERS

Job description

Ford is seeking an experienced Interior Design & Release engineer to lead the design, release, and delivery of interior components for Ford Racing on a new model program. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage QCWFT, and drive collaboration with suppliers to meet performance and regulatory standards.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in body interior design/release (including one completed program), and CAD/tool experience (3DX, CATIA, Teamcenter).