Body Exterior Engineer

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In this position...

• Ford Racing is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. We are driven by a passion for motorsports and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to the track and the road. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Body Exterior Engineer to join our Body Exterior Engineering team.
  

What youll do...

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

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field
• 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

Even better you may have...

• MSME preferred
• Launch experience preferred

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• 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 and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
• 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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