Racing Body Structures Technical Specialist

Position: Ford Racing Body Structures Technical Specialist
In this position... You will be the Body Structures subject matter expert and technical leader for Ford Racing. You will own the foundational engineering decisions for body and chassis structures, including concept development, load path optimization and advanced materials.

You will guide a team of engineers and SMEs from pre-program through launch. You will work with design studios, CAE, Vehicle Architecture, Manufacturing and suppliers to deliver high-quality, low-investment solutions that carry the Ford Racing DNA into current and future vehicles.

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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.

You'll have...B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related physical science field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
10+ years of experience as a Body Design and Release Engineer or similar, including 6+ years specific to Body Structures and/or exterior structural components (stampings, panels, joining)
Demonstrated expert knowledge of the product and supply base (stampings, assembly, extrusions, castings, joining, regulatory) and of BIW attribute delivery (Safety, Durability, Corrosion, NVH, TASE)
Experience in all program phases from pre-program through launch, including one major (scale 4–6) program.

Working knowledge of Design, Analysis, Verification, Quality, Manufacturing and Assembly methods, and of the engineering toolset (FEDE, CAE/CATIA, TCE, 3DX)
Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to teach, coach and mentor, and the ability to work with little oversight

Even better, you may have...M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related physical science field

Experience presenting at technical conferences or publishing technical papers.

Patents, invention or defensive disclosures, trade secrets or technical publications

Advanced Technology (GTDS) experience, especially mixed-material and lightweight structures, including electrified vehicle platforms

Experience with GPDS/GTDS processes, timing and delivery requirements

Experience writing DFMEAs, SCCAFs, engineering specifications, requirements or design rules

Experience with GD&T and dimensional strategy

Multiple automotive launches

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 change maker, 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 childcare 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 serviceA 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 leadership level 6…