Ford Racing Product Development Engineer

Socket.dev; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental and family care benefits

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Racing is looking for a Body Exterior Engineer to join our engineering team, delivering design, release, and testing of exterior components for performance vehicles. The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, GPDS knowledge, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The candidate will lead program delivery through milestones, work with suppliers, and ensure adherence to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements. Hybrid onsite work arrangement is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/equivalent Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of Body Exterior Design & Release experience including one completed program.
• Body Structures, closures, or Exterior D&R experience may be considered.
• 2 years of CAD or visualization tools experience.
• Understanding of GPDS/program delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems for Ford Performance.
• Manage QCWFT to support program and engineering GPDS milestones.
• Work with Purchasing to source commodities.
• Lead program delivery through milestones.
• Lead FSS or other resources to deliver programs.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Performance DNA and regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative design solutions including CAE analysis and testing.
• Support issue resolution during prototype builds and launches.
• Interface with Core Body Exterior Engineering Organization.
• Support current production and quality efforts.
• Support cost optimization efforts.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GPDS knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Vehicle performance passion

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/E eq Engineering

Tools

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.

In this position...

• Ford Racing is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. We are driven by a passion for motorsports and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to the track and the road. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Body Exterior Engineer to join our Body Exterior Engineering team.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems for Ford Performance
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
• Work with Purchasing to source commodities
• Lead program delivery through various milestones
• Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
• Assure conformance to the Ford Performance DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles – including design, CAE analysis, and testing
• Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Body Exterior Engineering Organization
• Support current production and quality efforts
• Support cost optimization efforts
• Lead the design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems for Ford Racing
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
• Work with Purchasing to source commodities
• Lead program delivery through various milestones
• Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver programs
• Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for off-road vehicles – including design, CAE analysis, and testing
• Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Body Exterior Engineering Organization
• Support current production and quality efforts
• Support cost optimization efforts

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/equivalent Engineering required
• 2+ Years of experience in Body Exterior Design & Release, including delivery of 1 completed program
• Body Structures, closures, or Exterior D&R experience may also be considered
• 2 Years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
• Working knowledge of 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

Even better, you may have...

• Experience with Metal Stamping design & industrialization
• Experience with SMC design & industrialization
• MSME preferred
• Launch experience preferred

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 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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