Description
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.
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
Qualifications
You'll have...
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
Even better, you may have...
Experience with Metal Stamping design & industrialization Experience with SMC design & industrialization MSME preferred Launch experience preferred
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!