Studio Engineer

Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

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!

• Lead Studio property set up and integrity including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability
• Lead completion of studies within Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including completion of the Design Development Checklists, Hard points Plan, and the integration of aligned plans into surface
• Lead the integration of A‑surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs whilst maintaining the emotive character and art in the surface
• Guide initial theme set‑up, and development through or in advance of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs
• Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to enable Physical and Digital model development and theme overlay
• Provide concept alternatives and provocations to support the reconciliation of thematic intent with functional and program assumptions
• Lead the optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of "what‑might‑be" to support the theme vision
• Manage data within, into, and out of the studio

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent
• 3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim
• 1+ years of experience in Catia V5 or 3DX

• Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process
• Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to decision making forums
• Demonstrated understanding of feasibility tools and design studio feasibility progression
• Strong understanding of the production processes

This position is open to salary grades 7‑8 and ranges from $86,600 to $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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.