Product Design Engineer - Headliner
Motorsport Hackers, Dearborn, MI, United States
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.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
The Core Overhead System Engineer uses our interior systems to develop and maintain Design Rules, Requirements, and Core Foundation documents to ensure the development and production of quality and efficient designs for our customers. The Core team supports the application engineering teams through the development and production of vehicles, taking feedback of issues and efficiencies to further improve global designs.
Responsibilities
What you'll do…
Manage and author generic engineering core documents with absolute focus on delivery of robust design templates and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SCCAF, PDP and RQT specifications
Champion and develop global design standards and solutions
Interface with cross-functional teams, attribute teams, purchasing, designers, and R&A to assist in the development of a commodity strategy that delivers the highest quality at the lowest total cost
Provide technical guidance and coaching to program engineers at the pre-launch, validation, and launch phases of their program
Benchmark best practices and processes (internal and external) to maximize product effectiveness. Visiting suppliers and our manufacturing sites around the world to both learn and teach.
Develop and foster working relationships with suppliers to develop new technologies, assess current capabilities to support program fits, and drive continuous process improvement
Support current model program teams to drive quality improvements by performing root cause analysis, identifying solutions and prevent recurrence
Champion projects to develop and integrate new technologies into Ford’s cockpit of the future
Apply root cause analysis for part design and/or manufacturing related issues
Lead and support design reviews of global programs to make sure design standards and robustness are applied into the seamless passenger airbag system for zero failure
Make sure suppliers process ensures Ford quality to highest standards with the highest efficiency possible
Qualifications
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree.
4+ years of headliner experience including design, development, and production phases
2+ years of experience in the use of Design Tools (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA).
The Core Engineer is responsible for analyzing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
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 6 - 7 and ranges from $72,480 - 141,360.
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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not 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.
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Job Info
Job Identification 61554
Job Category PD Operations and Quality
Posting Date 04/02/2026, 05:04 PM
Apply Before 04/10/2026, 12:00 AM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)
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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
The Core Overhead System Engineer uses our interior systems to develop and maintain Design Rules, Requirements, and Core Foundation documents to ensure the development and production of quality and efficient designs for our customers. The Core team supports the application engineering teams through the development and production of vehicles, taking feedback of issues and efficiencies to further improve global designs.
Responsibilities
What you'll do…
Manage and author generic engineering core documents with absolute focus on delivery of robust design templates and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SCCAF, PDP and RQT specifications
Champion and develop global design standards and solutions
Interface with cross-functional teams, attribute teams, purchasing, designers, and R&A to assist in the development of a commodity strategy that delivers the highest quality at the lowest total cost
Provide technical guidance and coaching to program engineers at the pre-launch, validation, and launch phases of their program
Benchmark best practices and processes (internal and external) to maximize product effectiveness. Visiting suppliers and our manufacturing sites around the world to both learn and teach.
Develop and foster working relationships with suppliers to develop new technologies, assess current capabilities to support program fits, and drive continuous process improvement
Support current model program teams to drive quality improvements by performing root cause analysis, identifying solutions and prevent recurrence
Champion projects to develop and integrate new technologies into Ford’s cockpit of the future
Apply root cause analysis for part design and/or manufacturing related issues
Lead and support design reviews of global programs to make sure design standards and robustness are applied into the seamless passenger airbag system for zero failure
Make sure suppliers process ensures Ford quality to highest standards with the highest efficiency possible
Qualifications
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related degree.
4+ years of headliner experience including design, development, and production phases
2+ years of experience in the use of Design Tools (3DX/CATIA/Teamcenter/Digital Buck/GD&T/RSS Studies/DFMEA).
The Core Engineer is responsible for analyzing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
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 6 - 7 and ranges from $72,480 - 141,360.
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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not 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-JT1
Job Info
Job Identification 61554
Job Category PD Operations and Quality
Posting Date 04/02/2026, 05:04 PM
Apply Before 04/10/2026, 12:00 AM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)
#J-18808-Ljbffr