Senior Interior Systems Engineer - Ip

Ford Ford · Auto · Long Beach, CA +1 · PD Operations and Quality

Senior Interior Systems Engineer at Ford responsible for concept development, detailed design, and engineering execution of cabin systems for electric vehicles. This role involves creating requirements, developing 3D geometry, optimizing designs with analytical and physical assessments, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The engineer will also drive the implementation of novel construction techniques and materials, and collaborate with various teams to deliver optimal design solutions.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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.
  2. Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.
  3. Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods
  4. Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.
  5. Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T.

Skills

Required

  • 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

Nice to 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

What the JD emphasized

  • federal regulations