Ford Racing Body Exterior Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Allen Park, MI

6d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking a Body Exterior Engineer to design and release multiple exterior products for its vehicles. The role manages internal and external cross-functional relationships to support the successful launch of next-generation products. The engineer will lead components and systems across multiple exterior commodities for an upcoming new model program, manage quality, cost, weight, function, and timing against program and engineering GPDS milestones, and coordinate suppliers and other resources. The position also works with design and color/material studios, ensures compliance with Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements, develops solutions for high-performance vehicles, supports issue resolution and design changes during prototype and launch builds, and collaborates with Core Body Engineering. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work four or more days per week. Salary is listed at either grade 7 ($86,600–$144,900) or grade 8 ($99,100–$166,200), with the final grade and salary based on skills, experience, scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Body Castings Design & Release.
• Body structures or closures design and release experience may also be considered.
• 2+ years of experience using CAD or other visualization tools.
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple exterior commodities for Ford Racing on an upcoming new model program.
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) to support program and engineering GPDS milestones.
• Lead Full Service Suppliers (FSS) and/or other internal and external resources to deliver the subject program.
• Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions for high-performance vehicles and enthusiast customers.
• Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds.
• Interface and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Core Body Engineering Organization.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level