Cockpit & Trim Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

Body Interior Engineering Supervisor leading and managing design and release engineers at Ford Motor Company. Ensuring efficient, timely development, validation of Body Interior components and systems.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Body Interior Design and Release Engineering teams, ensuring compliance with GPDS and optimizing resource allocation while meeting customer requirements and project goals. Proficient in 3D CAD geometry and project management, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering5+ Years Leading Body Interior Components DevelopmentGPDS Knowledge And Process Deliverables Interpretation3D CAD Geometry ProficiencyProject Management And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Body Interior DesignRelease EngineeringGPDS ComplianceGeometric Dimensioning And TolerancesC3P Tools/Process

Soft Skills

Superior Written And Verbal CommunicationLeadership And MentorshipTeam-Building AbilitiesCross-Functional Team Interaction

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Worldwide Customer RequirementsEngineering SpecificationsSystem Design SpecificationsDesign RulesManufacturing StandardsGovernment Legal Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Body Interior Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing a team of Body Interior Design & Release Engineers, ensuring the efficient and timely development, validation, and release of Body Interior components and systems.
This role focuses on optimizing resource allocation and maintaining GPDS integrity for FoM and FNA programs, while adhering to all specific requirements, cost/weight reduction targets, and revenue initiatives.
The supervisor ensures robust designs by considering Worldwide Customer Requirements (WCR), Engineering Specifications (ES), System Design Specifications (SDS), Design Rules, Manufacturing/Assembly, and Government Legal standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related engineering field.
5+ years in leading execution of body Interior components and systems during all product development stages.
Thorough knowledge and experience of all GPDS and proven skill of interpreting process deliverables for Body Interior.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and strategic vision to diverse audiences, including senior management.
Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and team-building abilities.
Ability to communicate and interact and negotiate with cross functional teams.
Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Software and PC usage knowledge (Word, Excel and Power Point).
3D CAD geometry, C3P tools/process and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances proficiency.

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