Studio Engineer – AI, Generative Workflows

Ford Motor Company

Studio Engineer managing AI & Generative Workflows at Ford. Bridging design and engineering to optimize automotive processes with computational tools.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect AI Agents: Develop and deploy custom AI agents to automate the monitoring of Design Development Checklists, data pedigree, and property setup integrity.
Vibe Coding & Visual Scripting: Use natural language-based programming (vibe coding) to create bespoke Python scripts or macros within Catia/3DX that automate repetitive "Studio property" setups and manikin drops.
Generative 3D Scaffolding: Lead the development of Surface Scaffold files by integrating AI-assisted 3D modeling tools (e.g., Vizcom, Luma AI, or Generative CAD) to rapidly explore "what-might-be" scenarios before committing to formal A-surface.
Intelligent Feasibility: Lead the completion of studies within Design Feasibility Checkpoint Process by using legacy and predictive AI models to identify potential hardpoint or legislative conflicts earlier than traditional methods allow.
Augmented Integration: Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic and functional inputs, using AI to ensure the emotive character of the art is preserved while meeting strict engineering and attribute requirements.
Provocation & Optimization: Provide concept alternatives through generative design prompts, using AI to provoke new ways of reconciling thematic intent with program assumptions.
Data Orchestration: Manage the flow of data into and out of the studio using automated pipelines, ensuring the "data pedigree" is maintained via intelligent version control.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Computer Science with a focus on Design.
3+ years of experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim.
1+ years of experience in Catia V5 or 3DX.
Demonstrated experience in "Vibe Coding" (e.g., using Replit, Cursor, or LLMs to build functional tools/scripts without deep manual coding).
Familiarity with AI-3D Workflows: Experience with generative design tools or text-to-3D/image-to-3D pipelines.
Agentic Workflow Experience: Demonstrated ability to build or use "Agents" (e.g., AutoGPT, CrewAI, or custom GPTs) to automate professional workflows.
Strong familiarity with legislative requirements and the ability to train/prompt AI models to check for compliance.
Experience in leading and presenting AI-generated design explorations to decision-making forums.
A "Hacker" mindset: A proven track record of finding unconventional ways to use new technology to solve old engineering bottlenecks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonVibe CodingGenerative Design3D ModelingData OrchestrationDesign Development ChecklistsPredictive AI ModelsVersion ControlAutomated PipelinesSurface Scaffold

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCreativityCollaborationPresentation SkillsAdaptabilityCritical ThinkingInnovative MindsetAnalytical Skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Automotive EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer Science