Ford Racing is seeking a Design and Release Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple interior commodities for Ford Racing on an upcoming new model program.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and systems across multiple interior commodities for Ford Racing on an upcoming new model program
- Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
- Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject program
- Manage design and color/material studio interfaces to deliver to customer expectations
- Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
- Develop innovative solutions for high performance vehicles and our enthusiast customers
- Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
- Interface and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Core Body Interior Engineering Organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
- 5+ Years of experience in Body Interior Design & Release, including delivery of 1 completed program
- Body structures or closures D&R experience may also be considered
- 2 Years of experience using CAD or other visualization tools
- Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
- Working knowledge of 3DX, Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS
- Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept
- Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance
- Passion for performance vehicles
- MSME preferred
- Launch experience preferred
Benefits:
- 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.
Salary: $86,600-$144,900 or $99,100-$166,200 depending on the salary grade
