Ford Racing Motorsports Aerodynamics CAD Engineer

At Ford Racing, you'll work as a CAD/surfacing engineer supporting the Motorsports Aerodynamics group, translating aero performance targets into precise, CFD-ready 3D surfaces and physical hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Build and modify 3D surfaces and geometry to translate aerodynamic design intent and CFD/wind tunnel feedback into usable CAD models.
• Design mechanical components, brackets, and mounting hardware to integrate aero devices and instrumentation onto full-scale and scale-model vehicles.
• Prepare and optimize CAD geometry for rapid prototyping (3D printing/additive manufacturing) of scale models for wind tunnel testing.
• Rapidly iterate surface and mechanical geometry to support quick-turn CFD studies, wind tunnel builds, and aero correlation loops.
• Manage CAD/surfacing content lifecycle within the PLM structure (Teamcenter/3DX) to keep aero and design teams aligned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent design experience within the automotive field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an automotive/motorsports product development environment.
• 2+ years of experience surfacing and mechanical modeling in Catia (GSD/ISB), 3DX, NX, SolidWorks, ICEM Surf, Alias, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of surfacing techniques for functional/aerodynamic geometry (freeform surfaces, lofts, blends) rather than Class-A styling surfaces.
• Experience designing mechanical components/hardware and preparing models for rapid prototyping or additive manufacturing.
• Capability to use 3D CAD/surfacing software as a collaborative tool in a rapid-iteration environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, especially with aerodynamics and performance engineering teams.
• Understanding and proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

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.