Studio Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Studio Engineer collaborating with teams to realize automotive design visions through engineering concepts. Involves developing models while integrating multiple engineering inputs in automotive design.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Studio property set up, and integrity including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability
Lead completion of studies within Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including completion of the Design Development Checklists, Hardpoints Plan, and the integration of aligned plans into surface
Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs whilst maintaining the emotive character and art in the surface
Guide initial theme set-up, and development through or in advance of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs
Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to enable Physical and Digital model development and theme overlay
Provide concept alternatives and provocations to support the reconciliation of thematic intent with functional and program assumptions
Lead the optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of 'what-might-be' to support the theme vision
Manage data within, into, and out of the studio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent
3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim
1+ years of experience in Catia V5 or 3DX
Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process.
Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to decision making forums.
Demonstrated understanding of feasibility tools and design studio feasibility progression.
Strong understanding of the production processes.

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

Catia V53DXDesign Feasibility FC ProcessBody and Trim layoutSurface Scaffold developmentData managementFeasibility toolsDesign Development ChecklistsHardpoints PlanVehicle layout/package

Soft Skills

LeadershipPresentation skillsCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical EngineeringAutomotive Equivalent