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. Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking \& User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser\-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world. 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