Vehicle Interior Validation and Failure Analysis Engineer

Ford • 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 hybrid position requires the employee to work both from home and at the worksite and to 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 throughout multiple development stages. The engineer conceptualizes, evaluates, coordinates, tests, investigates root causes, develops countermeasures, and validates 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 to support design and development, 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 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessment, concept validation, prototyping, benchmarking, and development for vehicle interior components and systems.
• Manage tests and prepare detailed documentation throughout multiple stages of development.
• Conceptualize, evaluate, coordinate, test, investigate root causes, develop countermeasures, and validate interior components and systems.
• Support product launches in factory settings.

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