Within this role you will be in charge of managing a group of Cockpit \& Trim Design \&Release engineers for the development of world class forward model Interior System programs, from early design phases all the way up to final production. Position Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. • Master’s degree in engineering or business preferred. • 5 years of PD Engineering experience, specifically in GPDS forward model programs • Thorough understanding of Interior component designs and experience with interfacing systems (Exterior, Electrical, P/T, EV). • Advanced problem solving skills and high technical aptitude • Demonstrated history in successfully leading cross functional teams • Natural ability to build productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners • Ability to manage/resolve urgent launch concerns • Strong skills in project planning and management \- experience in managing large complex projects. • Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance (FMA). • Strong leadership skills, passion for quality, passion for customer – inherent self\-starter with strong drive for results • Position requires simultaneous management of multiple complex and urgent issues • Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines: DVP\&R, DFMEA, 8D, Process Controls, Reliability, and System Engineering Fundamentals • Knowledgeable in GPDS: UNVx, TDJ/TDC, DCV, PEC/FEC, and launch process. • Proficient in WERS, AIMS, AVBOM, BSAQ, GPIRS, DVA, and TeamCenter Engineering. • Able to travel and support final assembly pla • Lead Cockpit and Interior Team Engineering Application Section • Responsible for D\&R of Ford US and Mexico engineering • Responsible for high quality delivery to GPDS milestones • Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PDP and ES specifications. • Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including cost, weight, quality and functional attributes • Responsible to lead, review, and approve, cockpit and trim designs to ensure delivery to component ES, and vehicle requirements • Responsible to resolve all durability, assembly, and functional issues identified • Coach, technical mentor, and guide engineers within Section • Deliver focused MCR, TVM, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking of cockpit and trim components • Return to Office 4\+days per week in GTBC Mexico Office