Core Interior Instrument Panel Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

13h • $72,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position... The right candidate will have experience in automotive interior instrument panel (IP) systems and injection molded plastics, with focus on seamless passenger airbag systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma will be accepted if industry experience is aligned - BS Degree Preferred
• 2+ Years Experience working in automotive interior part design and release at various program phases
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance.
• Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews
• Demonstrated ability to forge productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners
• Advanced problem-solving skills and high technical aptitude in interior systems
• Functional knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, DFMEA’s, GD&T, CAD (ability to review 3D part design and create engineering studies/sections)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred BS Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics
• Recognized as having technical expertise in instrument panel systems, with demonstrated capability through delivery at the program level
• Plastic injection molding, vibration welding, PAB weakening experience
• Mfg technologies: IMG/L | cut, sew, wrap | foam-in-place
• CAD capable (Catia, 3DX, or similar) and 3D master section creation capable
• Prototype build and execution experience
• Demonstrated capability and willingness to teach/coach/mentor & document technical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Manage and author generic engineering core documents with absolute focus on delivery of robust design templates and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SCCAF, PDP and RQT specifications.
• Champion and develop global design standards and solutions.
• Interface with cross-functional teams, attribute teams, purchasing, designers, and R&A to assist in the development of a commodity strategy that delivers the highest quality at the lowest total cost.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to program engineers at the pre-launch, validation, and launch phases of their program
• Benchmark best practices and processes (internal and external) to maximize product effectiveness
• Develop and foster working relationships with suppliers to develop new technologies, assess current capabilities to support program fits, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Support current model program teams to drive quality improvements by performing root cause analysis, identifying solutions and prevent recurrence.
• Champion projects to develop and integrate new technologies into Ford’s cockpit of the future
• Apply root cause analysis for part design and/or manufacturing related issues
• Lead and support design reviews of global programs to make sure design standards and robustness are applied into the seamless passenger airbag system for zero failure.
• Make sure suppliers process ensures Ford quality to highest standards.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED