Ford Racing Body Structures Technical Specialist
Ford Motor Company · Allen Park, MI, United States ·
COMPENSATION
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- 10+ years experience
- Body Structures focus
- Ford Racing division
- CATIA & CAE tools
- Technical leadership
As the Body Structures subject matter expert for Ford Racing, you will own foundational engineering decisions for body and chassis structures. This includes concept development, load path optimization, and the application of advanced materials to carry the Ford Racing DNA into current and future vehicles.
You will guide a team of engineers and subject matter experts through all program phases, from pre-program to launch. Collaboration with design studios, CAE, Vehicle Architecture, Manufacturing, and suppliers is essential to deliver high-quality, low-investment solutions.
What you'll do
- Own development and sign-off of foundational Body Structures engineering decisions
- Lead total system integration to meet Ford Racing DNA and vehicle targets
- Guide and mentor a team of engineers, SMEs, and full-service suppliers
- Lead innovative designs using CAE, generative design, and benchmarking
- Create component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods
- Optimize designs to meet structural targets and regulatory requirements
- Partner with cross-functional teams to confirm BIW fit and dimensional capability
What you'll need
- B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years as Body Design and Release Engineer or similar role
- 6+ years specific to Body Structures or exterior structural components
- Expert knowledge of stampings, assembly, extrusions, castings, and joining
- Experience in all program phases from pre-program through launch
- Working knowledge of FEDE, CAE/CATIA, TCE, and 3DX toolsets
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
- Experience presenting at technical conferences or publishing papers
- Patents, invention disclosures, or technical publications
- Experience with mixed-material and lightweight structures
- Knowledge of GPDS/GTDS processes and timing requirements
- Experience writing DFMEAs, SCCAFs, and engineering specifications
- Familiarity with GD&T and dimensional strategy
Stack
- CATIA
- CAE
- FEDE
- TCE
- 3DX