Vehicle Interior Validation and Failure Analysis Engineer

Ford, Inc; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Family care programs

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford Motor Company, Long Beach, CA, seeks an Interior Validation Engineer to lead risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping, and detailed documentation for interior components. This hybrid role requires proximity to the Long Beach worksite and readiness for up to 20% travel.

You will design and validate interiors using NX, Catia, and 3DX, perform failure analysis, support product launches, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, safe, and user-centric cabin systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or foreign equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in interior subsystem design, validation and development.
• Experience with design validation, tests and product launches in factory settings.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping and documentation of interior components and systems.
• Coordinate and conduct tests, root cause analysis and countermeasures for interior subsystems.
• Support product launches and field trials with a focus on quality and reliability.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Catia

3DX

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 of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

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.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you'll be able to do:

Vehicle Interior Validation and Failure Analysis Engineer - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Long Beach, California). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Responsible for Risk Assessment, Concept Validation, Prototyping, Benchmarking, Development, Test Management and Detailed documentation of the Interior components and systems through multiple stages of development. Conceptualize, Evaluate, Coordinate, Test, Root cause, Countermeasure and Validate Interior components and systems. Domestic and International Travel Required up to 20%.

You’ll have…

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Designing, validating and developing interior subsystems including Instrument Panel, Restraints, Center Console and Cabin Trim components. 2. Using 3D CAD software collaboratively to support design and development including NX, Catia, and 3DX. 3. Utilizing a diverse array of structural and functional engineering materials including metals, polymers, composites, adhesives, fluids, glass, and ceramics. 4. Applying principles of material mechanics and metallurgical fundamentals. 5. Conducting failure analysis of non-metal and composite materials. 6. Analyzing stress, strain, cracking, fatigue, and associated failure modes. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:1. Conducting tests and validation with increasing responsibility, demonstrating a track record of technical achievement. 2. Supporting product launches in factory settings.

We are offering a salary of$121,098.00 - $207,288.84/yr.

We are offering a 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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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.