Lead Racing Body Structures Engineer - High-Performance Exterior

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

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.