Product Development Engineer - Exterior Lighting Vision Systems

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  this position... The Exterior Lighting Engineer is a multi-disciplinary technical authority responsible for the integrity, evolution, and in-house design ownership of lighting systems.

As the department shifts toward Build-to-Print (BTP) models and AI-driven engineering, this role is the primary driver of Ford’s internal technical foundation. This position bridges the gap between mechanical, electrical, software, and optical engineering. Whether focused on advanced development or application execution, the engineer is the primary lead in ensuring that lighting technologies are not only robust and manufacturable but also developed using the most advanced digital transformation tools available.

You'll have...Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field. 5+ years of experience in design, development, or launch of automotive lighting or similar componentsCAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software. Benchmarking experience

Integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently

Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload. Ability to travel domestical and international.

Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, Power Point MS Teams, and MS Azure SharePoint. Even better, you may have...Master's of Science in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).7+ years of experience

Experience in design and release of Exterior Lighting Software literacy and mechatronics experience.

Strong understanding of statistical analysis.
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Why corrective action and problem-solving skills.

Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's, and SCCAF's  Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&TAbility to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known. Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to adapt your role to a variety of applications and issues as required.

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 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…