Ford Racing Body Structure Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an exterior product design and release engineer for Ford Racing programs. You will manage cross-functional relationships to ensure the launch of next‑generation, segment‑defining products.

You will lead Full Service Suppliers and internal/external resources, coordinate design, color/material interfaces, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high‑performance solutions for enthusiastic customers. This is a hybrid role with on-site four days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Body Structure Design & Release.
• 2+ Year of experience using CAD or other visualization tools.
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones.
• Lead FSS 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.

Skills

Body structure design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

Job description

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...

• 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 Structure 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, if you have...

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with high-performance, motorsport, or low-volume vehicle programs
• Experience leading Full Service Suppliers (FSS) through design, release, and launch
• Working knowledge of CAD and PLM tools such as CATIA or Teamcenter
  

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.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

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. #LI-Hybrid
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