Ford Racing Body Exterior Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees