Ford Racing Interior Engineer
About The Position
Design and release multiple interior products for Ford Racing vehicles, managing cross-functional relationships internally and externally to support the successful launch of next-generation products. Lead the delivery of interior components and systems while balancing quality, cost, weight, function, and timing. The position works with suppliers and other engineering resources, design and color/material studios, and the Core Body Interior Engineering Organization. It also supports issue resolution and design change management through prototype and launch builds, while ensuring products meet Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work four or more days per week. Salary is listed at salary grade 7 ($86,600–$144,900) or grade 8 ($99,100–$166,200); final grade and salary depend on candidate skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience in Body Interior Design & Release, including delivery of one completed program.
- At least 2 years of experience using CAD or other visualization tools.
- Understanding of program delivery processes and GPDS.
- Working knowledge of 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, and WERS.
- Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept.
- Ability to work as an independent self-starter and connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance.
- Passion for performance vehicles.
Nice To Haves
- Launch experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience delivering multiple interior commodities on a single program.
- Experience leading Full-Service Suppliers or other external engineering partners.
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 and engineering GPDS milestones.
- Lead Full-Service Suppliers (FSS) and/or other internal and external resources to deliver the program.
- Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to meet customer expectations.
- Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements.
- Develop innovative solutions for high-performance vehicles and enthusiast customers.
- Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds.
- Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
- Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
