Vehicle Interior Validation and Failure Analysis Engineer

Ford Motor • Long Beach, CA

4d • 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 requiring the employee to work from home and at the worksite and live within a reasonable commuting distance. The role supports Ford Product Development and the development of interior components and systems through multiple stages, including risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping, benchmarking, development, test management, and detailed documentation. 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 collaborative use of 3D CAD software, including NX, Catia, and 3DX.
• At least 3 years of experience utilizing structural and functional engineering materials, including metals, polymers, composites, adhesives, fluids, glass, and ceramics.
• At least 3 years of experience applying material mechanics principles 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; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping, benchmarking, and development for interior components and systems.
• Manage testing and prepare detailed documentation across multiple development stages.
• Conceptualize, evaluate, coordinate, test, and validate vehicle interior components and systems.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop countermeasures for interior component and system issues.
• Support product launches in factory settings.
• 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