Ford Racing Interior Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position you will be responsible for the design and release of multiple interior products on the most exciting vehicles Ford Racing produces. You will manage multiple cross functional relationships both internally and externally to help ensure the successful launch of the next generation, segment defining products.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
• 5+ Years of experience in Body Interior Design & Release, including delivery of 1 completed program
• 2 Years of experience using CAD or other visualization tools
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
• Working knowledge of 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS
• Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept
• Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance
• Passion for performance vehicles
• Launch experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Launch experience
• A passion for performance vehicles
• 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 & 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level