Body Exterior Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

. Own development, sign-off, and maintenance of foundational Body Exterior engineering decisions .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Body Exterior Design and Release Engineering, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, innovative design development, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize designs, and manage complex automotive programs from pre-program through launch.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Body Exterior Design & Release EngineeringExpert Knowledge of BIW Attribute DeliveryLeadership and Mentoring SkillsExperience with CAE Tools and MethodsRegulatory Compliance Expertise

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Hard Skills

Body Exterior DesignRegulatory RequirementsDesign Verification PlansDFMEAsEngineering SpecificationsMixed Material SystemsAutomotive LaunchesAnalytical AssessmentConstruction TechniquesQuality Control

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CAECATIAFEDE3DXTCE

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical EngineeringM.S. in Mechanical EngineeringAutomotive Engineering

Industry Keywords

Body ExteriorBIWSafetyDurabilityCorrosionNVHTASEGPDSGTDSProduction Feasibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own development, sign-off, and maintenance of foundational Body Exterior engineering decisions
Build, guide, and mentor a team of engineers and subject matter experts
Collaborate cross-functionally with design and studio teams to ideate new solutions
Lead innovative design development using CAE tools and competitive benchmarking
Partner with CAE teams to refine simulation and correlation methods
Optimize designs through analytical and physical assessment while ensuring regulatory compliance
Develop and implement novel construction techniques through production feasibility
Create design verification plans and test methods
Liaise with Vehicle Architecture, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers
Present concepts and program status to senior management
Lead Body Exterior system integration and QCWFT program delivery
Manage FSS and other resources to deliver programs
Lead design of hoods, fenders, bumper fascias, grilles, vents, splitters, spoilers, ducts, and belly pan/diffusers
Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
10+ years as a Body Exterior Design & Release Engineer (or similar), including 6+ years specific to Body Exterior/Ornamentation
Expert knowledge of products/supply base, including stampings, assembly, extrusions, castings, joining, and regulatory requirements
Expert knowledge of BIW attribute delivery, including Safety, Durability, Corrosion, NVH, TASE, and BIW Requirements
Experience across all program phases from Pre-Program through Launch, including one major scale 4-6 program
Working knowledge of Design, Analysis, Verification, Quality, Manufacturing, and Assembly methods
Working knowledge of FEDE, CAE/CATIA, TCE, and 3DX
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and mentoring/coaching skills
Ability to work effectively with minimal oversight
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
Experience presenting at technical conferences or publishing technical papers
Patents, invention disclosures, trade secrets, or technical publications
Advanced Technology (GTDS) experience, especially mixed material systems
Experience with GPDS/GTDS processes, timing, and delivery requirements
Experience writing DFMEAs, SCCAFs, engineering specifications, requirements, or design rules
Multiple automotive launches

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