Body Exterior Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Design and release multiple exterior products on Ford Racing vehicles .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Body Castings Design and Release, with a strong focus on managing quality, cost, weight, function, and timing to meet engineering milestones. Proficient in utilizing CAD tools and understanding program delivery processes to support innovative solutions for high-performance vehicles.

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Body Castings Design & ReleaseCAD ProficiencyProgram Delivery Processes / GPDSCross-Functional Relationship ManagementQuality, Cost, Weight, Function, Timing (QCWFT)

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Hard Skills

Body Castings DesignDesign ReleaseQuality ManagementCost ManagementWeight ManagementFunction ManagementTiming ManagementDesign Change ManagementInnovative Solution DevelopmentPrototype Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

CADVisualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Ford RacingHigh-Performance VehiclesRegulatory RequirementsBody StructuresClosures Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and release multiple exterior products on Ford Racing vehicles
Manage cross-functional internal and external relationships to support successful product launches
Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple exterior commodities for an upcoming new model program
Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program and engineering GPDS milestones
Lead Full Service Suppliers and/or other internal/external resources
Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to meet customer expectations
Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements
Develop innovative solutions for high-performance vehicles and enthusiast customers
Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds
Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Core Body Engineering Organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
3-5+ Years of experience in Body Castings Design & Release
Body structures or closures D&R experience may also be considered
2+ Year of experience using CAD or other visualization tools
Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time