Job Description
Ford is seeking a Body‑In‑White (BIW) Design Engineer with strong hands‑on CAD capability and manufacturing awareness to support current and future vehicle programs. This role focuses on body‑side structural design from an A‑class, production‑ready perspective and requires an on‑site presence to support sensitive and fast‑moving work that cannot be fully handled by off‑site CAD teams.
The ideal candidate has designed real BIW components earlier in their career, understands how parts are tooled and built, and has supported at least one production vehicle program.
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Required Skills & Experience
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop BIW structural components for current and future vehicle platforms, including EV programs.
• Own body‑side structural design, including components such as:
○ C‑pillars, roof rails, rocker/root rails, and underbody frames
• Develop 3D CAD models at part and assembly levels using CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (V6).
• Support both new design work and sustaining/carryover content.
• Design parts with strong consideration for manufacturing processes and tooling fundamentals.
• Support sheet‑metal, solid modeling, and structural components, including medium‑sized aluminum castings.
• Work within large assemblies and support design reviews, packaging studies, and production readiness.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, CAE, quality, and suppliers as needed.
• Support prototype and production issue resolution and maintain design documentation.
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of automotive experience using 3D CAD software.
• Experience supporting at least one full production vehicle program.
• Hands‑on experience designing BIW structural components (not styling or plastics).
• Strong CAD skills with CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (V6)
○ CATIA V5 acceptable only with expert‑level proficiency.
• Strong capability in at least one of the following:
○ Sheet‑metal design
○ Generative Shape Design (GSD)
○ Solid design (structural components)
• Understanding of GD&T, assembly stack‑ups, and industry design rules.
Knowledge of BIW manufacturing processes and tooling fundamentals.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.