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Ford Racing is where the track meets the road. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation, driven by a relentless passion for motorsports and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to our most demanding customers.

We are seeking a talented, highly motivated Body Exterior Engineer to join our elite Ford Performance team. In this role, you won’t just be designing parts; you will be architecting the physical identity and aerodynamic performance of vehicles that define the Ford legacy. You will bridge the gap between high-level engineering theory and rugged, real-world performance.

What You’ll Do…

+ Drive Engineering Excellence: Lead the end-to-end design, release, and delivery of Body Exterior components and systems, ensuring every part meets the rigorous standards of Ford Racing.

+ Master Program Metrics: Orchestrate Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) to hit critical Global Product Development System (GPDS) milestones.

+ Innovate for the Extremes: Develop groundbreaking solutions for off-road and performance vehicles, utilizing advanced CAE analysis and physical testing to prove out your designs.

+ Lead Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with Purchasing to source commodities and manage Full Service Suppliers (FSS) and internal/external resources to ensure flawless program execution.

+ Protect the DNA: Ensure every component conforms to the "Ford Performance DNA" while strictly adhering to all regulatory and safety requirements.

+ Bridge Design to Reality: Support prototype and launch builds by resolving technical issues and managing design changes in real-time.

+ Collaborate Across the Enterprise: Maintain a seamless interface with the Core Body Exterior Engineering organization to leverage best practices and shared technologies.

+ Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing production, quality enhancements, and cost-optimization efforts to keep our fleet at the front of the pack.

You'll have...

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

+ 2+ years of experience in Body Exterior Design & Release (D&R), including the successful delivery of at least one complete vehicle program. (Experience in Body Structures or Closures will also be considered).

+ 2+ years of hands-on experience with CAD (CATIA) and visualization tools (Vis Mockup).

+ A deep understanding of GPDS and a working knowledge of Teamcenter, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, and WERS.

+ Strong fabrication and mockup skills to create physical "proof of concept" prototypes.

+ The ability to independently connect analytical data with physical hardware to drive vehicle performance.

+ A genuine obsession for performance vehicles and the motorsports industry.

Even better, you may have...

+ Advanced Degree: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME).

+ Launch Expertise: Direct experience navigating the intensity of a vehicle launch environment.

+ Off-Road Insight: A background in off-road vehicle dynamics or aftermarket performance upgrades.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day

+ Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade GSR 6

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

Visa 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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**Requisition ID** : 57275