Staff Exterior Systems Engineer

Integrate technical, feasibility, manufacturing, and program requirements into the exterior design and theme development from concept through final production release Transfer engineering and key regulatory requirements to design, provide feasibility and technical input, and provide limitations feedback Package exterior systems and components within the vehicle architecture following Class A surface and design directions Generate concept alternatives and feasible solutions for technically challenging areas in design with functional and program assumptions Own CAD and BOM for systems and components, deliver system and component design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, and GD&T Interpret aerodynamics and CAE simulation, test results, integrate recommendations into exterior design Collaborate with cross-functional teams within engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility, and serviceability. Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 4+ years of experience working on production vehicle development and launch 6+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX, Catia, NX) collaboratively, 3DX and CATIA preferred 6+ years of experience in exterior systems design, development, release for one of more exterior systems, including trims, glazing, wiper/washer, front end module, structures, etc. Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with preferred to have experience designing mechanisms, electromechanical components Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, casting, composites, paint and other surface finishes Strong Understanding of differences in design and engineering based on production volume and functional and cosmetic features Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the design feasibility Strong understanding of GD&T, craftsmanship and CMF and how design execution would be affected Experience in working on automotive Class A surface feasibility assessment and development, vehicle layout/package, including body structures, exteriors, closures, glazing Hands-on experience in building and launching automotive products 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 changemaker, 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 additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.