Cockpit and Trim Design & Release Engineer

Cockpit and Trim Design & Release Engineer

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

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 you'll 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 Ford's 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.

You'll have...

• 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.

Even better, you may have…

• 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 we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

• 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
• 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, :

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8. $63,480 - $162,120

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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• Job Identification 57719
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date 02/03/2026, 04:34 PM
• Apply Before 02/07/2026, 12:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)