Senior Interior Systems Engineer - Hard Trim

Lincoln Motor Company; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave & family support

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ford EVDD seeks an Interior Systems Engineer to lead concept development and detailed design of cabin components. You will drive the launch of interior subsystems, collaborating with design, supply chain, and manufacturing to meet performance, cost and weight targets.

You will work in a hybrid environment, applying CAD expertise and cross-functional leadership to deliver innovative, production-ready solutions for the vehicle interiors and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years designing, developing, and releasing interior subsystems.
• 3+ years using 3D CAD software (NX, Catia, 3DX).
• 2+ years of team lead experience; 1+ year in production release.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop Hard Trim System requirements and specs with design, supply chain and core teams.
• Set targets for function, cost, weight and investment.
• Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs for crash load cases balancing material/manufacturing methods.
• Optimize concepts with analyses and physical tests respecting federal regulations.
• Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish via GD&T.
• Develop and study novel construction techniques and drive production feasibility.
• Communicate across Studio, Packaging, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.

Skills

CAD modeling

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Catia

3DX

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position…

The Interior Systems Engineer will be responsible for concept development and detailed design of the cabin systems through multiple stages of development. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of full vehicle interior components.

What you'll do…

• Create and develop Hard Trim System requirements and specifications while developing geometry and the engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams.
• Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.
• Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods
• Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.
• Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T.
• Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility
• Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions
• Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel

You’ll have…

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more interior subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes
• 3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)
• 2+ years of team lead experience
• 1+ year of experience in the production release process
• 1+ year of experience in a factory setting launching a new product
• System level management experience

Even better, you may have…

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
• High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modeling practices and methodologies
• Hands‑on experience building and launching automotive products
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise
• Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools
• An eagerness to work cross‑functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $118,700-$198,500.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $138,800-$232,700.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #UEV