Ford Racing Product Development Engineer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

19d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking a Body Exterior Engineer to join its Body Exterior Engineering team and develop performance and off-road vehicles. The role leads the design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems for Ford Performance and Ford Racing, managing Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) against program and engineering GPDS milestones. The engineer works with Purchasing to source commodities and leads Full Service Suppliers and other internal and external resources in delivering programs through their milestones.

The position develops innovative solutions through design, CAE analysis, and testing; ensures conformance to Ford Performance and Ford Racing DNA as well as applicable Ford and regulatory requirements; and supports issue resolution and design changes during prototype and launch builds. It also involves collaboration with Core Body Exterior Engineering, support for current production and quality efforts, and cost optimization.

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work four or more days per week. Salary grade is determined by candidate skills and experience, with listed ranges of $74,300–$124,500 for grade 6, $86,600–$144,900 for grade 7, and $99,100–$166,200 for grade 8. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in Body Exterior Design & Release, including delivery of one completed program; Body Structures, closures, or Exterior D&R experience may also be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools.
• Understanding of program delivery processes and GPDS.
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, and WERS.
• Fabrication or mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept.
• Ability to work independently and connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance.
• Passion for performance vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with metal stamping design and industrialization.
• Experience with SMC design and industrialization.
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).
• Launch experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems for Ford Performance and Ford Racing.
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) to support program and engineering GPDS milestones.
• Work with Purchasing to source commodities.
• Lead program delivery through its various milestones.
• Lead Full Service Suppliers and other internal and external resources to deliver programs.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Performance and Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements.
• Develop solutions for performance and off-road vehicles, including design, CAE analysis, and testing.
• Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds.
• Collaborate with the 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, 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