Exterior Systems Design & Release Engineer

Exterior Systems Design & Release Engineer

Join us as an Exterior Systems Design & Release Engineer at Ford Motor Company
. We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world—together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking and user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position, you will design, develop, validate, and release parts—fixed glass, wipers and washers systems, leavscreens—under your responsibility for the assigned programs.

Look for design improvements to increase quality and cost/weight optimization. Design parts to comply with Corporate and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the Engineering Specifications and Systems Design specifications as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements. The engineer is also responsible for parts incorporation at the Assembly Plant.

• Comply with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process).
• Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.
• Comply with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools).
• Knowledge and application of Six Sigma and 8D (Green Belt).
• Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA).
• Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews.
• Release parts in AVBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Support the Change Control Meeting.
• Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
• Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly.
• Identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / eFDVS).
• Leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation.
• Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
• Parts implementation/Sign‑off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones.
• PDL's revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.
• Support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
• Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process.
• Deliver by applying the One Ford Behaviors.
• Travel to North America & Ford of Mexico plants when required to support launch.

• BS degree in engineering (BSME, Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering) or similar.
• 1+ year of experience in development of automotive body exterior systems in an engineering role.
• 3D CAD knowledge (TCE / CATIA) ability to create simple concepts, sections, part manipulation.
• Microsoft Office management (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge of materials engineering.

Even better if you have the ability to deliver on time by planning tasks, leading co‑workers pro‑actively and finding solutions.

• 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.

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

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.

This position is a range of salary grades SG5‑SG8.