Product Development Engineer – Cockpit and Trim Applications

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer responsible for designing and releasing Cockpit and Trim applications at Ford. Collaborating on product development phases including Design, Validation, and Launch.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the design and release of Cockpit and Trim applications for programs throughout all phases of the product development process including Studio, Design, Validation and Launch.
Design, develop, validate, and release automotive systems, subsystems, and components for FSS/Build-To-Print Suppliers for assigned programs.
Monitor the development of Interior Systems for Ford vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks.
Design parts in order to comply with Corporate and Local requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements.
Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets.
Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Ford's systems.
Responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.
Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues.
Look for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization.
Create CAD using 3DX / Catia to develop proposals and effectively communicate with our CAD Team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
5+ years of experience in automotive cockpit and trim applications.
5+ years of experience in launch, root cause analysis for design/manufacturing issues, and quick implementation of corrective actions.
Experience in the use of Design Tools (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA).
Proficient in the use Analytical Tools (CAE/Moldflow).
Experience with Complex Systems, Injection Molding, and Secondary Tooling.
Ability to compile data in the form of a decision matrix, report summary, etc. to be presented to Program and Interior Management Team.
Strong oral and written communication skills Team oriented.
Self-driven, highly motivated, and accepting to new challenges.
Demonstrated delivery of results.
Experience designing and developing Interior Instrument Panel Systems, Consoles Systems, or related components desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringautomotive systems designparts validationroot cause analysisdesign improvementcost optimizationweight optimizationinterior instrument panel systems designinjection moldingsecondary tooling

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsteam orientedself-drivenhighly motivatedaccepting new challengesresults delivery

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering