Studio Theme Feasibility Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leading design feasibility processes and vehicle layout/package development, with a strong focus on integrating thematic and functional inputs while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Proficient in managing data and optimizing studio inputs to support design vision and production processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science Degree In Mechanical Engineering3+ Years Of Experience In Complete Vehicle Layout/PackageExperience With Catia V5 Or 3DXStrong Familiarity With Legislative RequirementsDemonstrated Experience In Leading And Presenting

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Hard Skills

Complete Vehicle LayoutBody And Trim DesignDesign Feasibility ProcessFeasibility ToolsProduction Processes

Soft Skills

LeadershipPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Catia V53DX

Industry Keywords

Design Development ChecklistsSurface Scaffold FilesThematic InputsData Management

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, and 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 setup 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent
3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim
Experience with 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 progressions
Strong understanding of the production processes
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
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and 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
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day