The Role
Engineer and manage delivery of automotive body exterior systems, including BIW sheet metal, fixed glass, and static sealing, from prototype through mass production. Responsibilities include design and release, APQP ownership, supplier and plant launches, cross-functional coordination, CAD packaging, cost reduction, quality assurance, issue resolution, and lessons learned. The role requires collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Engineering delivery and Project Management of Body Exterior Systems like BIW Sheetmetal, Glass, Static sealing etc.. across multiple programs to ensure quality, on-time and on-cost delivery to GPDS as per program scope.
- Ensure robust delivery of systems through the physical build phases (Verification Prototypes through Mass Production start and into ongoing production).
- Own the PD elements of the APQP process and ensure proper communication of Special Characteristics.
- Not only to Lead Launch Suppliers & Plants but down to localization & follow-on Launches.
- Own the interface between Purchasing, Finance, CAD, Functional Teams, Attributes, Studio, Supplier and Manufacturing.
- Deliver design compatibility between all interfacing systems and adhere to corporate design standards.
- Ensure Prevent Recurrence and lessons learnt are feedback into the Core Team to enhance corporate knowledge base.
- Support / lead cost reduction from idea generation to final implementation.
- Support as subject matter expert as per business need/program scope.
- Hands on Design and Release Experience in Sheet metal (or) Fixed Glass (or) Static sealing and worked closely with cross functional teams
- Package and/or CAD (CATIA V5 / TCE / VisMockup) experience is essential.
- Able to successfully bring cross functional team together across different cultures & time zones to ensure repeated delivery of your own & shared objectives.
- Highly proactive - able to demonstrate & inspire a 'can do' attitude.
- Show strong emotional maturity & resilience.
- Able to see the big picture with a strong drive to reach the right outcome for the business.
- Strong & consistent communicator, able to tailor appropriately.
- High level of integrity in maintaining work-plans and issue status.
- Able to hold oneself and others accountable for delivering against plans and prior commitments.
- High level of autonomy – able to work with little supervision but knows how to escalate at the right time.
- Excellent in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point
- Work closely with suppliers/engineering/manufacturing/purchasing/quality/craftsmanship to ensure the lowest cost and best quality solution.
- Knowledge with Automotive design processes / Systems engineering
- Excellent project management skills to work with the team(s) to meet targets and objectives on time
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Automobile) or equivalent
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Production, or Automobile Engineering, or equivalent
- Hands-on design and release experience in sheet metal, fixed glass, or static sealing
- Experience with CATIA V5, TCE, or VisMockup for package and CAD work
- Knowledge of automotive design processes and systems engineering
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, supplier, and craftsmanship teams
- Strong communication, collaboration, accountability, autonomy, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
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