Studio Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead Studio property set up and integrity, including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,100 - $182,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leading design feasibility processes and integrating engineering inputs into vehicle design, with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and production processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science Degree In Mechanical Engineering3+ Years Of Experience In Complete Vehicle Layout/Package1+ Years Of Experience In Catia V5Strong Familiarity With Legislative RequirementsDemonstrated Experience In Leading Decision Making Forums

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Hard Skills

Design Feasibility ProcessComplete Vehicle LayoutBody And Trim DesignFeasibility ToolsProduction Processes

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Catia V53DX

Industry Keywords

Data PedigreeSurface ScaffoldA-Surface IntegrationThematic DevelopmentDesign Development Checklists

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Studio property set up and integrity, including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability
Lead completion of studies within the Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6
Complete Design Development Checklists and Hardpoints Plan
Integrate aligned plans into surface
Lead integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional and attribute inputs while maintaining emotive character and art in the surface
Guide initial theme set-up and development through or in advance of functional, supplier or attribute inputs
Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files for physical and digital model development and theme overlay
Provide concept alternatives and provocations to reconcile thematic intent with functional and program assumptions
Lead optimization and balancing of studio inputs, including consideration of 'what-might-be' to support the theme vision
Manage data within, into and out of the studio
Collaborate with team members to make the design vision a reality and integrate engineering and manufacturing inputs into the A-surface

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim
1+ years of experience in Catia V5 or 3DX
Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process
Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to decision making forums
Demonstrated understanding of feasibility tools and design studio feasibility progression
Strong understanding of the production processes
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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
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
Option to purchase additional vacation time