Seat System Integration Engineer
Dearborn, MITiempo completoPosted Jul 20, 2026
- Manage delivery of overall program timing together with JIT Program Manager.
Handle product release lifecycle: create and maintain BOMs, manage design revisions using change management systems.
- 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.
- Develop and execute Seat system/component level Design Verification Plans, support vehicle/system level DVP, and ensure compliance to all System Design Specifications (SDS) and Federal Regulations including unique Export Market Requirements.
- 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.
- 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.)
- Lead integration of seating components into the seat system
- understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
- A Bachelor of engineering on: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial or related.
- MS Office expertise (including Project).
- Proficient English (Reading, listening and writing).
- Seat system or component parts design and manufacturing knowledge/experience.
- Product development and parts verification/validation experience.
- FEDE, ADS, FSMS, GPDS, E2KS and WERS systems knowledge.
- FMEA knowledge and Experience.
- Able to read and conceptualize 2D and 3D Engineering Drawings (including GD&T).
- Teamcenter, Tc VisMockup and CATIA (Basic) knowledge.
- Excellent Spanish/English communication skills.
- Excellent graphical communication skills (sketching).
- Able to explain complex engineering concepts to other areas: Studio, Program, etc.
- Structured problem solving and thinking.
- Proactive, Disciplined.
- Strong network and relationship builder.
- Go getter.
- Self-accountable for delivering results.
- Able to negotiate with other areas.
- Methodical but able to quickly analyze and take decisions.
- Out of the box, innovative, and resilient in the face of adversity.
- Ability and willingness to travel.