Supervisor-Seat Performance
Core
Lead engineering for core seat comfort, foam, trim, and innovation across Ford's vehicle lineup, translating customer insights into product actions and strategies.
Role type
Senior engineering leader (seat systems)
Builds
Vehicle seats (comfort, foam, trim, features)
Domain
Automotive, Ergonomics, Materials Engineering
Required skills
Ergonomics & Biomechanics analysis, Static & Dynamic Comfort testing, Foam material selection, Trim design & construction, Seat features integration (thermal, pneumatic, adjustments), Technology evaluation, Team leadership, Root cause analysis, Benchmarking planning, CAD proficiency
Preferred skills
Master's in Engineering, Seat systems knowledge, Comfort assessment methodologies, CAE/FEA tools, Global product development, Data-driven problem solving, Stakeholder influence
Technologies
CATIA, FEA, CAD, CAE tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team responsible for core seat comfort, foam, trim & innovation engineering; Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing methods, requirements, and products; Provide essential leadership and support for program delivery; Bridge the gap between human anatomy (ergonomics) and mechanical design; Collaborate on projects and knowledge sharing with internal and external teams; Lead root cause analysis of current production and in-flight program issues; Establish benchmarking plans to support program development; Mentor and coach team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership