Design and Release Engineer – Cockpit and Trim

• 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 to comply with Corporate and Local requirements for parts validation, considering WCR, ES, SDS, and 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
• Identify design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost and weight

Requirements

• 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
• 1 year of CAD experience
• Experience in the use of Design Tools (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA), preferably CAD Capable
• Proficient in the use of 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
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing automotive systems and components, with a strong focus on compliance with corporate and local requirements. Proficient in utilizing CAD and analytical tools to optimize design and manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ Years Experience In Automotive Cockpit And Trim Applications
• CAD Experience (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter)
• Root Cause Analysis And Corrective Actions
• Proficient In Analytical Tools (CAE/Moldflow)

Hard Skills

• Automotive Systems Design
• Parts Validation
• Injection Molding
• Secondary Tooling
• Design Improvement
• Decision Matrix Compilation
• Manufacturing Requirements Compliance
• Quality Optimization

Soft Skills

• Strong Oral Communication
• Strong Written Communication
• Team Oriented

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Industry
• FSS/Build-To-Print Suppliers
• Interior Systems
• Regulatory Compliance
• Customer Feedback Analysis

Tools & Technologies

• 3DX
• CATIA
• Teamcenter
• Digital Buck
• GD&T
• RSS Studies
• DFMEA