Racing Body Structures Technical Specialist

Ford Motor Company

. Own development, sign-off and maintenance of foundational Body Structures engineering decisions, including upper and lower structures, systems integration and load paths .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Body Structures engineering, focusing on design, integration, and verification of structural components while leading teams and managing supplier relationships. Proficient in utilizing advanced engineering tools and methodologies to optimize vehicle performance and meet regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Body Design And Release EngineeringExpert Knowledge Of BIW AttributesLeadership And MentoringDesign Verification And Test MethodsWorking Knowledge Of CAE/CATIA

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Hard Skills

Body Structures EngineeringDesign Verification PlansLoad Path AnalysisConstruction And Joining TechniquesImpact AssessmentDurability TestingNVH OptimizationRegulatory ComplianceProgram ManagementSimulation Methods

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCoachingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

CAEFEDECATIATCE3DX

Industry Keywords

Ford RacingBody In White (BIW)StampingsPanelsExtrusionsCastingsSafety StandardsDurability StandardsCorrosion StandardsTASE

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own development, sign-off and maintenance of foundational Body Structures engineering decisions, including upper and lower structures, systems integration and load paths
Lead total system integration to meet Ford Racing DNA and vehicle targets
Guide and mentor engineers and SMEs
Lead Full-Service Suppliers and internal and external resources to deliver Ford Racing programs
Lead innovative designs using CAE, generative design tools and competitive benchmarking
Partner with CAE to refine simulation and correlation methods
Develop novel construction and joining techniques through production feasibility
Create component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods
Optimize designs through analytical and physical assessment to meet impact, NVH, durability, torsional stiffness and regulatory targets
Partner with design studio, Vehicle Architecture, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing and plants to confirm BIW fit and dimensional capability
Present concepts and program status to senior management

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
10+ years of experience as a Body Design and Release Engineer or similar
6+ years specific to Body Structures and/or exterior structural components, including stampings, panels and joining
Expert knowledge of the product and supply base, including stampings, assembly, extrusions, castings, joining and regulatory requirements
Expert knowledge of BIW attribute delivery, including Safety, Durability, Corrosion, NVH and TASE
Experience in 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 engineering toolset including FEDE, CAE/CATIA, TCE and 3DX
Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to teach, coach and mentor
Ability to work with little oversight
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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 childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and 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