Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago
Student Worker Program - Associate Exteriors Systems Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
New GradFord Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future. The Associate Exteriors Systems Engineer role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and test exterior systems for vehicles, focusing on Class A surface components.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
You’ll work on packaging exterior systems and components within the vehicle architecture following Class A surface and design
You’ll Interpret aerodynamics and CAE simulation, test results, integrate recommendations into exterior design
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams within engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility, and serviceability. Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
Qualification
Required
Pursuit of a relevant Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields
A GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Must be able to work from the Long Beach, CA campus
Must be able to dedicate 6 MONTHS for this engagement
Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2026
Experience utilizing CAD for solid and surface constructions
Preferred
Internship experience in automotive or related field, EV preferred
Experience with 3DX and CATIA Software preferred
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with preferred to have experience designing mechanisms, electromechanical components
Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, composites, paint and other surface finishes
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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