Design and Release Engineer – Cockpit and Trim

Ford Motor Company

Ford engineer designing, validating, and releasing cockpit and trim systems. Supporting suppliers, assembly plants, and vehicle quality, cost, and weight optimization.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing automotive systems and components, with a strong focus on compliance with corporate and local requirements. Proficient in utilizing CAD and analytical tools to optimize design and manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical Engineering3+ Years Experience In Automotive Cockpit And Trim ApplicationsCAD Experience (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter)Root Cause Analysis And Corrective ActionsProficient In Analytical Tools (CAE/Moldflow)

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Hard Skills

Automotive Systems DesignParts ValidationInjection MoldingSecondary ToolingDesign ImprovementDecision Matrix CompilationManufacturing Requirements ComplianceQuality Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeam Oriented

Tools & Technologies

3DXCATIATeamcenterDigital BuckGD&TRSS StudiesDFMEA

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryFSS/Build-To-Print SuppliersInterior SystemsRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Feedback Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 to comply with Corporate and Local requirements for parts validation, considering WCR, ES, SDS, and 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
Identify design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost and weight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree
3+ years of experience in automotive cockpit and trim applications
3+ years of experience in launch, root cause analysis for design/manufacturing issues, and quick implementation of corrective actions
1 year of CAD experience
Experience in the use of Design Tools (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA), preferably CAD Capable
Proficient in the use of 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
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time