Senior Exterior Systems Engineer

Ford Global Career Site • Long Beach, CA

108d

About The Position

The Senior Exterior Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, prototyping, validating, and releasing systems and components for advanced EV vehicle programs. The engineer will work closely with studio designers to develop new design concepts and collaborate with other vehicle engineering teams and cross-functional teams on technical, feasibility, and cost trade-off studies. The engineer will explore creative ideas covering a variety of systems, including fascia, rocker, aero shields, and other trims, as well as front and rear end structures and component integrations, glazing, and wiper/washer systems, to celebrate engineering and aesthetics design possibilities, from the concept phase all the way to manufacturing and quality teams for the launch.

Requirements

• Experience in exterior systems engineering for automotive applications.
• Strong understanding of design and prototyping processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of vehicle engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with cost trade-off studies and feasibility analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electric vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with advanced materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in an agile team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, validate, and release systems and components for advanced EV vehicle programs.
• Collaborate with studio designers to develop new design concepts.
• Work with vehicle engineering teams and cross-functional teams on technical, feasibility, and cost trade-off studies.
• Explore creative ideas for various systems including fascia, rocker, aero shields, and other trims.
• Integrate front and rear end structures and components.
• Collaborate on glazing and wiper/washer systems.
• Support the transition from concept phase to manufacturing and quality teams for launch.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees