Senior Interior Systems Engineer - Hard Trim at Ford Global

Department: PD Operations and Quality

Compensation

$118,700 – $232,700/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Long Beach, California
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Description

Ford is hiring an Interior Systems Engineer to develop and release vehicle cabin systems, including hard trim requirements, 3D geometry, crash-load concepts, GD&T fit and finish, materials, manufacturing feasibility, and cross-functional design support. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree or equivalent, at least five years of interior subsystem design experience, CAD proficiency, team-lead experience, and production-release experience. It is a hybrid position with possible onsite work and offers salary grades 7 and 8 ranging from $118,700 to $232,700, plus medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and other benefits.

Required Skills

3D CAD
GD&T
3D geometry
System management
Manufacturing

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years designing, developing, and releasing interior subsystems and adjoining parts, including manufacturing and assembly processes
3+ years using 3D CAD software collaboratively
2+ years of team lead experience
1+ year of production release experience
1+ year of factory-based new-product launch experience
System-level management experience
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Engineering
Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
High-level expertise with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
Microsoft Office and information management tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Mechanical engineering degree, recognized design certificate, or equivalent skills and expertise
Project management tools such as Confluence, Jira, or Asana
Cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment
Systematic design and development with continuous improvement
Translation Company Name: Ford Model-e U.S.