Vehicle Interior Validation and Failure Analysis Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Long Beach, CA

5d • $121,098 - $207,289 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is hiring a Vehicle Interior Validation and Failure Analysis Engineer in Long Beach, California. This is a hybrid position, with work performed both from home and at the worksite; employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance. The role is responsible for risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping, benchmarking, development, test management, and detailed documentation of interior components and systems through multiple development stages. The engineer will conceptualize, evaluate, coordinate, test, identify root causes, develop countermeasures, and validate interior components and systems. Domestic and international travel of up to 20% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• At least 3 years of experience designing, validating, and developing interior subsystems, including Instrument Panel, Restraints, Center Console, and Cabin Trim components.
• At least 3 years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively for design and development, including NX, Catia, and 3DX.
• At least 3 years of experience with engineering materials including metals, polymers, composites, adhesives, fluids, glass, and ceramics.
• At least 3 years of experience applying principles of material mechanics and metallurgical fundamentals.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting failure analysis of non-metal and composite materials.
• At least 3 years of experience analyzing stress, strain, cracking, fatigue, and associated failure modes.
• At least 2 years of experience conducting tests and validation with increasing responsibility and a track record of technical achievement.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting product launches in factory settings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Long Beach, California worksite.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping, benchmarking, and development for vehicle interior components and systems.
• Manage tests and maintain detailed documentation through multiple stages of development.
• Conceptualize, evaluate, coordinate, and test interior components and systems.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop countermeasures.
• Validate interior components and systems.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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