Product Development Engineer Cockpit and Trim

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Product Developmentuses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

This role is 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.

What youll do...

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 Fords systems.

Responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.

Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues.

The D&R is also responsible of looking for design improvements to increase quality and cost / weight optimization.

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors 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.
• 30% Travel is required between US Canada and Mexico.

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Experience in the use of Design Tools (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.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8.

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