Ford Racing Body Exterior Engineer

Ford Racing is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. We're looking for a talented and highly motivated Body Exterior Engineer to join our Body Exterior Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems for Ford Racing
• 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 programs
• Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for off-road 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

• 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

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