Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead the design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems for Ford Performance and Ford Racing .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Body Exterior Design and Release, with a strong focus on program delivery, quality management, and innovative solutions for performance vehicles. Proficient in CAD tools and regulatory compliance, with a passion for automotive performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Body Exterior Design & ReleaseProgram Delivery Processes / GPDSCAD and Visualization ToolsMetal Stamping Design & IndustrializationSMC Design & Industrialization

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Hard Skills

Body Exterior DesignProgram DeliveryQuality ManagementCost OptimizationCAE AnalysisDesign Change ManagementFabrication SkillsAnalytical ToolsVehicle Performance AnalysisPrototype Development

Soft Skills

Independent Self-StarterCollaborative Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

TeamcenterVis MockupCATIADFMEAFEDEFEDEBOMWERS

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMSME Preferred

Industry Keywords

Ford PerformanceFord RacingBody StructuresClosuresPerformance VehiclesRegulatory ComplianceLaunch Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems for Ford Performance and Ford Racing
Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program and engineering GPDS milestones
Work with Purchasing to source commodities
Lead program delivery through various milestones
Lead Full Service Suppliers and other internal/external resources to deliver programs
Assure conformance to Ford Performance/Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford and regulatory requirements
Develop innovative solutions for performance and off-road vehicles, including design, CAE analysis, and testing
Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds
Interface and maintain collaborative relationships with the Core Body Exterior Engineering Organization
Support current production and quality efforts
Support cost optimization efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Experience with Metal Stamping design & industrialization
Experience with SMC design & industrialization
MSME preferred
Launch experience preferred

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