Ford Racing Body Exterior Supervisor

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901 Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himselfSweepstakesand beat Americas most famous driver. He wasnt a racer but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. Were the engineers strategists and competitors who bring Fords track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track every stage every proving groundthats where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the worlds most iconic brands legendary nameplates and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win engineer to lead.

If youre a competitor innovator or performance obsessive Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

• You are a Body Vehicle Exterior Leader as a subject matter expert set to deliver the most cutting edge design and push the limits of innovation at Ford Racing to deliver our current & the next generation vehicles our customers love!
• You are expected to be a flexible leader who can balance multiple activities in rapidly changing environment to guide your team through the full engineering development cycle from Pre-program through Launch on an excited new program for Ford Racing!
• You and your team own the development authorship sign-off and maintenance of all foundational engineering decisions from a Body Exterior perspective
• You will be building a team to deliver high-quality low-investment solutions leaning on and working with technical experts in the company to bring new technologies for this exciting new product for Ford Motor Company and Ford Racing to support future architectures.

What you will do...

• Own development sign-off and maintenance of foundational Body Exterior engineering decisions
• Build guide and mentor a team of engineers/SMEs to drive speed and innovation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design/studio teams to ideate new solutions
• Lead innovative design development using CAE tools and competitive benchmarking
• Partner with CAE teams to refine simulation and correlation methods
• Optimize designs through analytical/physical assessment ensuring regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement novel construction techniques through to production feasibility
• Create design verification plans and test methods
• Liaise with Vehicle Architecture Advanced Engineering Manufacturing and Suppliers
• Present concepts and program status to senior management
• Lead Body Exterior system integration and QCWFT program delivery
• Manage FSS and other resources to deliver programs
• Lead design of key systems (hood fenders bumper fascias grilles vents splitters spoilers ducts belly pan/diffusers)
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and all regulatory requirements

Youll have:

• B.S. in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10 years as a Body Exterior Design & Release Engineer (or similar) including 6 years specific to Body Exterior/Ornamentation (stamping exterior panels grilles etc.)
• Expert knowledge of products/supply base (stampings assembly extrusions castings joining regulatory) and BIW attribute delivery (Safety Durability Corrosion NVH TASE BIW Requirements)
• Experience across all program phases (Pre-Program through Launch) including one major (scale 4-6) program
• Working knowledge of Design Analysis Verification Quality Manufacturing and Assembly methods plus engineering tools (FEDE CAE/CATIA TCE 3DX)
• Strong leadership communication problem-solving and mentoring/coaching skills
• Self-starter able to work effectively with minimal oversight

Even Better You May Have...

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or related field
• Experience presenting at technical conferences/publishing technical papers
  Patents invention disclosures trade secrets or technical publications
• Advanced Technology (GTDS) experience especially mixed material systems
• Experience with GPDS/GTDS processes timing and delivery requirements
• Experience writing DFMEAs SCCAFs engineering specs requirements or design rules
• Multiple automotive launches

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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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