Ford Racing Body Structure Engineer
About The Position
Design and release multiple exterior products for Ford Racing vehicles, managing cross-functional relationships internally and externally to support the successful launch of next-generation products. The role manages quality, cost, weight, function, and timing; leads supplier and other resource contributions; coordinates design and color/material studio interfaces; and ensures products meet Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements. It also supports issue resolution and design-change management during prototype and launch builds, while maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Core Body Engineering Organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- 3–5+ years of experience in Body Structure 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's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with high-performance, motorsport, or low-volume vehicle programs.
- Experience leading Full Service Suppliers through design, release, and launch.
- Working knowledge of CAD and PLM tools such as CATIA or Teamcenter.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assure 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 with 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 back-up child care.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
