Ford Racing Body Exterior Engineer

Ford Racing; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking an exterior design and release engineer to shape multiple exterior components for upcoming models. You will manage cross-functional relationships to ensure timely launches, align with GPDS milestones, and lead suppliers to deliver on performance and quality. Candidates should have a B.S.

in Engineering, 3–5+ years in body castings design and release, CAD proficiency, and GPDS process knowledge. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in body castings design & release.
• Body structures or closures D&R experience may also be considered.
• 2+ years of experience using CAD or other visualization tools.
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS

Responsibilities

• Design and release multiple exterior products for Ford Racing on an upcoming model program.
• Lead design, release, and delivery of components and systems across exterior commodities.
• Manage QCWFT to support GPDS milestones.
• Lead Full Service Suppliers and/or other internal/external resources to deliver the program.
• Interface with design and color/material studios to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions for high performance vehicles and enthusiasts.
• Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype builds and launches.
• Interface with Core Body Engineering Organization.

Skills

CAD software

GPDS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Visualization tools

Job description

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position

• In this position you will be responsible for the design and release of multiple exterior products on the most exciting vehicles Ford Racing produces.
• You will manage multiple cross functional relationships both internally and externally to help ensure the successful launch of the next generation, segment defining products.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple exterior commodities for Ford Racing on an upcoming new model program
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
• Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject program
• Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to deliver to customer expectations
• Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for high performance vehicles and our enthusiast customers
• Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Body Engineering Organization

You’ll have

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
• 3-5+ Years of experience in Body Castings Design & Release
• Body structures or closures D&R experience may also be considered
• 2+ Year of experience using CAD or other visualization tools
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS

Even better, you may have

• Masters of Science in Engineering required

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.