Automotive Accessory Engineer — CAD & Prototyping

Ford; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Vehicle Accessory Product Development Engineer to design and bring to life high-quality vehicle accessories. You will work with studio designers and cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure feasibility, design integrity, and timely launches.

You will lead CAD development, conduct feasibility studies, and coordinate with suppliers to optimize materials and processes while aligning with production volumes and cost targets.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience on production vehicle development and launch.
• 4+ years of CAD experience used collaboratively (3DX, CATIA, NX, ICEMSURF or Alias).
• 4+ years in exterior, interior systems or accessory design, development, release and supplier management.
• Proven record of development and launch for vehicle systems and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle accessories in CAD and other engineering tools.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and testing for performance and durability.
• Define roadmap for accessories with build-to-print and co-development with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to select materials and optimize production processes.
• Support the product development lifecycle from concept to production, meeting timelines and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during development, manufacturing, launching and service phases.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and materials to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility and serviceability.

Skills

CAD experience

Vehicle development

GD&T knowledge

Supplier management

Mechanical fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3DX

CATIA

NX

ICEMSURF

Alias

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Vehicle Accessory Product Development Engineer to design and bring to life high-quality vehicle accessories. You will work with studio designers and cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure feasibility, design integrity, and timely launches.

You will lead CAD development, conduct feasibility studies, and coordinate with suppliers to optimize materials and processes while aligning with production volumes and cost targets.