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Innovation Engineer; Cockpit & Trim
Job in
Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, 48120, USA
Listed on 2026-05-22
Listing for:
Ford Motor Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-22
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer, Data Science Manager, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
Patent Disclosures1 disclosure contribution per global team member per year.
More than 1 disclosure OR 1 Patent Granted with a production plan.
Project wins a major award (SPE, Henry Ford, or Ingenious Minds).Process Improvement1 Best Practice or Process Improvement contribution per global team member per year.
Actual application of the improvement as a global tool.
Improvement becomes a new recognized industry standard.
Technology Sourcing2 Tech Shows + 2 Symposiums per global site annually.
Successful implementation of 1 discovered tech from Tech Shows into production.
Discovery of a disruptive tech with major Cost/Quality impact.
Design Thinking
100% of Global Interior Systems community trained (Entry Level).Coordination of workshops that result in production-ready parts.
Innovation approach recognized by Directors and VPs.Project Execution Identification of 1 new technology or efficiency.
Moving an innovation into Advance Engineering (Pre-PS stages).Delivery of a breakthrough tech that is industry disruptive.
GLOBAL COCKPIT, TRIM & DISPLAYS - INNOVATION COORDINATOR Are you ready to design the space where our customers spend their lives? Apply today to lead Innovation with Purpose. This is a global role for someone who wants to lead the future of car interiors by turning creative ideas into real products!.
Job Summary:
Lead the global community to find, develop, and implement new ideas for Cockpit, Trim, and Displays. You ensure creative concepts transition from the lab into production vehicles by coordinating workshops, tracking technologies, and working with cross-functional teams. You will prioritize a Keep It Simple approach to ensure all design solutions are efficient, practical, and maximize value without over-complication.
Innovation Leadership
* Council Management:
Lead the Cockpit, Trim, and Displays Global Innovation Council.
* Workshop Facilitation:
Run Design Thinking sessions and clinics to solve interior challenges with a customer-centric focus.
* Training Development:
Propose and update the Innovation Learning Pathway for the global engineering community.
Technology Discovery
* Trend Scouting:
Research new technologies in automotive and outside industries (electronics, aerospace, etc.).
* Supplier Coordination:
Organize technology shows with current and new suppliers at all global sites.
* Competitive Analysis:
Monitor competitor interiors to identify gaps and opportunities for leadership.
Production Integration
* Implementation:
Work with Marketing and Program teams to ensure ideas reach production vehicles.
* Advanced Engineering:
Feed innovation concepts into the workstream at Pre-PS stages.
* Simple Design:
Apply a Keep It Simple approach to maximize output and ensure design solutions are efficient and easy to manufacture.
Intellectual Property
* Patent Filing:
Identify unique ideas and write Innovation Disclosures for review with Attorneys.
* Efficiency Tracking:
Monitor part reduction, cost savings, and manufacturing improvements for every implemented idea.
* Global Standardization:
Turn successful local improvements into global best practices.
Innovation Leadership
* Council Management:
Lead the Cockpit, Trim, and Displays Global Innovation Council.
* Workshop Facilitation:
Run Design Thinking sessions and clinics to solve interior challenges with a customer-centric focus.
* Training Development:
Propose and update the Innovation Learning Pathway for the global engineering community.
Technology Discovery
* Trend Scouting:
Research new technologies in automotive and outside industries (electronics, aerospace, etc.).
* Supplier Coordination:
Organize technology shows with current and new suppliers at all global sites.
* Competitive Analysis:
Monitor competitor interiors to identify gaps and opportunities for leadership.
Production Integration
* Implementation:
Work with Marketing and Program teams to ensure ideas reach production vehicles.
* Advanced Engineering:
Feed innovation concepts into the workstream at Pre-PS stages.
* Simple Design:
Apply a Keep It Simple approach to maximize output and ensure design solutions are efficient and easy to manufacture.
Intellectual Property
* Patent Filing:
Identify unique ideas and write Innovation Disclosures for review with Attorneys.
* Efficiency Tracking:
Monitor part reduction, cost savings, and manufacturing improvements for every implemented idea.
* Global Standardization:
Turn successful local improvements into global best practices.
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