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Ford Motor Company · 6 hours ago

Product Development Engineer - Body Exterior (Ford Racing)

Allen Park, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation through its Ford Racing division. They are seeking a talented Body Exterior Engineer to join their elite Ford Performance team, responsible for designing and delivering Body Exterior components that meet rigorous standards and enhance vehicle performance.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive Engineering Excellence: Lead the end-to-end design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems, ensuring every part meets the rigorous standards of Ford Racing

Master Program Metrics: Orchestrate Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) to hit critical Global Product Development System (GPDS) milestones

Innovate for the Extremes: Develop groundbreaking solutions for off-road and performance vehicles, utilizing advanced CAE analysis and physical testing to prove out your designs

Lead Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with Purchasing to source commodities and manage Full Service Suppliers (FSS) and internal/external resources to ensure flawless program execution

Protect the DNA: Ensure every component conforms to the "Ford Performance DNA" while strictly adhering to all regulatory and safety requirements

Bridge Design to Reality: Support prototype and launch builds by resolving technical issues and managing design changes in real-time

Collaborate Across the Enterprise: Maintain a seamless interface with the Core Body Exterior Engineering organization to leverage best practices and shared technologies

Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing production, quality enhancements, and cost-optimization efforts to keep our fleet at the front of the pack

Qualification

Body Exterior DesignCAD (CATIA)GPDS KnowledgeTeamcenterDFMEAPhysical PrototypingFabrication SkillsMotorsports Passion

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

2+ years of experience in Body Exterior Design & Release (D&R), including the successful delivery of at least one complete vehicle program. (Experience in Body Structures or Closures will also be considered)

2+ years of hands-on experience with CAD (CATIA) and visualization tools (Vis Mockup)

A deep understanding of GPDS and a working knowledge of Teamcenter, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, and WERS

Strong fabrication and mockup skills to create physical 'proof of concept' prototypes

The ability to independently connect analytical data with physical hardware to drive vehicle performance

A genuine obsession for performance vehicles and the motorsports industry