Racing Body Casting Engineer – Exterior Systems Lead

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design, release, and delivery of exterior components for a high-performance model program. You will manage cross-functional relationships to ensure timely launches, while conforming to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 3–5+ years in body castings design & release, plus CAD tool experience. Hybrid onsite work and collaboration with suppliers are essential.

Qualifications

• 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
• Hands-on experience with high-pressure die casting or other casting processes (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across 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 and/or other internal/external resources to deliver the project
• Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to deliver to customer expectations
• Assure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for high performance vehicles and enthusiasts
• Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype build and launch builds
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Body Engineering Organization

Skills

Strong communication

Influencing skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design, release, and delivery of exterior components for a high-performance model program. You will manage cross-functional relationships to ensure timely launches, while conforming to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 3–5+ years in body castings design & release, plus CAD tool experience. Hybrid onsite work and collaboration with suppliers are essential.