Ford Racing Design and Release Engineer

Ford-Motor-Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family building benefits

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s Racing division seeks a talented engineer to lead interior design and release for an upcoming model program. You’ll manage QCWFT, coordinate with FSS and internal/external teams, and ensure design interfaces meet customer expectations in a high-performance context.

The role requires 5+ years in body interior design/release, strong CAD/visualization skills (3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA), and a passion for performance vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years in Body Interior Design & Release; experience delivering a completed program.
• Experience with CAD or visualization tools is required.
• Familiarity with GPDS and program delivery processes.
• Knowledge of 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, release and delivery of interior components for Ford Racing on a new model program.
• Manage QCWFT to support program milestones.
• Lead FSS or other resources to deliver the program.
• Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions for high-performance vehicles.
• Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds.
• Interface with Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.

Skills

Body Interior Design

Release

CAD

3DX

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

CATIA

DFMEA

FEDE

FEDEBOM

WERS

Fabrication/Mockup

Independent self-starter

Performance vehicle passion

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MSME preferred

Tools

3DX

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

CATIA

DFMEA

FEDE

FEDEBOM

WERS

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.

What you'll do...

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple interior 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 a collaborative relationship with the Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.

You’ll have...

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
• 5+ Years of experience in Body Interior Design & Release, including delivery of 1 completed program
• 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
• Working knowledge of 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS
• Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept
• Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance
• Passion for performance vehicles
• MSME preferred
• Launch experience preferred

Even Better, You May Have...

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).
• Deep passion for high-performance vehicles and motorsports.
• Working knowledge of enterprise engineering systems: 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, and WERS.
• Prior hands‑on fabrication or mockup experience to demonstrate physical proof of concept.
• Thorough understanding of automotive program delivery processes and milestone management (GPDS).
• An independent, self‑starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

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.

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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