Seat System Integration Engineer

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.

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In this position... 
As a Seat Systems Engineer, you will own the end-to-end design, development, validation, and launch of complete seat systems for upcoming vehicle programs. You will bridge the gap between creative vehicle styling and hard manufacturing reality. Your work will directly impact vehicle safety, cabin comfort, and the overall customer experience.

What you'll do...

Lead the technical development of complete seat systems (structures, foams, plastics, mechanisms, and trim) from concept to Start of Production (SOP).

Drive technical deliverables with Tier 1 suppliers, ensuring timing, quality, weight, and cost targets (QWCT) are met

Partner with Design Styling, Studio Engineering, Crash Safety, and Manufacturing to package seats efficiently within the vehicle cabin.

Coordinate with other areas to make sure design intent meets all requirements (Seat Complete, Seat Structure, Seat Features, Studio, Safety, Craftsmanship, VO, PVT, Supplier, Tool shop, Purchasing, Finance, Program, etc.)

Define and execute the Design Verification Plan (DVP&R). Ensure 100% compliance with global safety regulations (FMVSS, ECE) and internal crash requirements.

Root-cause and resolve technical anomalies during pre-production builds, including Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle (BSR) and craftsmanship issues.

Design, Develop, Release and Launch seat systems or components through GPDS (PRE-PSC to J1).

QWCT (Quality, Weight, Cost, Timing) management for assigned parts.

Attend program related meetings: To4, Seat complete, EMMs, TDRMs, supplier meetings, purchasing meetings, etc. Some of them should be led by the D&R Engineer.

Create and maintain a timing/Gantt chart (PDP) for assigned parts and project.

Keep a prevent recurrence actions /lessons learned / required design rules list, and cascade to Core team.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering or similar.
2+ years of experience in automotive interior components or seating systems.

Even better, you may have...
Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering or similar.
Proficient in CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX for spatial packaging, surface evaluation, and solid modeling.
Strong understanding of GD&T, FEA principles, sheet metal stamping, plastic injection molding, and foaming processes.

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 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200. 

 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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