Job description

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. Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. In this position... The Interior Systems Engineer will be responsible for concept development and detailed design of the cabin systems through multiple stages of development. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of full vehicle interior components. What you'll do... • Create and develop Hard Trim System requirements and specifications while developing geometry and the engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams.  • Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.  • Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods  • Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.  • Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T.  • Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility  • Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions  • Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel You'll have... • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. • 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more interior subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes  • 3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)  • 2+ years of team lead experience  • 1+ year of experience in the production release process  • 1+ year of experience in a factory setting launching a new product  • System level management experience Even better, you may have... • Master's Degree in Engineering  • Excellent understanding of GD&T standards  • High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modeling practices and methodologies  • Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools  • Strong written and verbal communication skills  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise  • Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools  • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team  • A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement  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! 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 builder…or 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 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. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $118,700-$198,500., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $138,800-$232,700. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: fordcareers.co Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-BB1 #UEV

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What you'll do...
Create and develop Hard Trim System requirements and specifications while developing geometry and the engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams.
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.
Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods
Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.
Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T.
Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility
Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel
You'll have...
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more interior subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes
3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)
2+ years of team lead experience
1+ year of experience in the production release process
1+ year of experience in a factory setting launching a new product
System level management experience
Even better, you may have...
Master's Degree in Engineering
Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modeling practices and methodologies
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools

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