Body Interior Engineering Supervisor
US$115,500 – US$218,000 / yr base salary
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Ford Racing – Body Interior Engineering Supervisor”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- 6
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$115,500 – US$218,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyMechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelMaster's
In this position...
You will lead Body Interior Engineering for current and future Ford Racing vehicle programs. You'll be an independent, empowered supervisor who owns interior design, development, validation, and certification. You'll integrate the interior system into the total program and deliver on quality, cost, weight, function, and timing. You'll guide supplier and internal teams to bring performance-focused interior systems to life.
Responsibilities
What you will do...
- Lead the design, development, engineering, validation, and certification of Body Interior systems, including seats, interior hard trim, steering wheels, and switches, to support vehicle performance targets.
- Own Body Interior system integration and program delivery against Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) targets, including cost targets aligned to program goals.
- Direct Full Service Suppliers and other internal and external resources, determine the resources needed, and support supplier sourcing.
- Manage deliverables for program and engineering GPDS milestones, including BOM, WERS, AIMS, 5/8Ds, DVP, and engineering sign-off, while ensuring conformance to Ford Racing standards and all Ford and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong partnerships with Program, Design Studio, Purchasing, Finance, and Core Body Engineering, and coach your team to develop innovative solutions.
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field
- 5+ years of Body Interior design and release experience
- Understanding of GPDS deliverables and core Ford engineering tools (FEDE BOM, WERS, Bill of Material, AIMS, 5/8Ds, FEDE DVP, engineering sign-off, DFMEA/PFMEA, Six Sigma)
- Experience launching new vehicle programs
- Ability to manage complex tasks and challenging situations under compressed timing
- Experience communicating with senior leaders, design studio, marketing, and suppliers
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to deliver on multiple stretch objectives
- Ability to make technical and business decisions, including appropriate trade-offs
- Effective coaching and mentoring skills
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships
- Demonstrated Ford+ Leadership Behaviors
- Occasional travel
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