Body on Frame Structures Architecture Technical Specialist

Ford Motor Company

Ford vehicle engineer architecting lightweight Body-on-Frame structures for trucks and SUVs. Developing mixed-material designs, joining processes, and manufacturing-aligned architectures.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Body on Frame (BoF) architecture development, advanced manufacturing processes, and product cycle planning. Proficient in optimizing designs and implementing best practices in Body Engineering, with strong collaboration and communication skills to drive alignment across teams.

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Body Engineering Design and ReleaseAdvanced Technology DevelopmentCatia V5 and TeamCenter EngineeringMixed-Material Aluminum BondingLeadership Behaviors Aligned with Leadership+

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Hard Skills

Body on Frame Architecture DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentDesign OptimizationTechnical InsightsDVP and DFMEA DocumentationLightweight Design TechniquesAI and Simulation ToolsSystems Interaction and IntegrationValidation and Industrialization ExperienceMixed-Metal Joint Design

Soft Skills

Strong Written and Verbal CommunicationCollaboration SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Catia V5Catia V6/3DXTeamCenter EngineeringAI ToolsSimulation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringMaster of Science in Technical Engineering for Engineering Management (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Body Exterior SystemsBody Structure SystemsFord ManufacturingCompetitive BenchmarksGPDS Milestone DeliveryGTDS Timing MilestonesFoundation DocumentsTechnical Specialist-Level Sign-OffAluminum High-Pressure Die CastingPlastic-Metal Hybrids

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop new Body on Frame BIW architectures aligned with advanced manufacturing and product cycle plan requirements
Collaborate with RIC, VO–Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, and Vehicle Program Teams on efficient, feasible BIW solutions
Maintain knowledge of competitive benchmarks and develop advanced projects to improve Ford’s BoF Body architectures
Work with Application Engineering teams to optimize designs as systems and provide technical insights before milestones
Develop and institutionalize BoF BIW design best practices and design rules in FEDE
Drive continuous improvement in future programs, including Technical Specialist-level sign-off before FDJ
Enhance and manage Foundation documents, including DVP, DFMEA, interface diagrams, and boundary diagrams
Define and validate BoF architecture system assumptions during the MR-to-PSC development phase
Validate and optimize standard and mixed-metal joint designs in BIW architectures
Cooperate with Architecture & Applications CAE teams to develop new BoF architectures and optimize existing platforms
Develop lightweight designs using aluminum high-pressure die casting, plastic-metal hybrids, magnesium thixo-molding, and aluminum and steel sheet applications
Deliver aligned requirements and design-rule checks for hand-off to Applications Structures Engineering
Promote Ford’s leadership in BoF architectures and innovation in production structure designs
Implement new architecture designs and joining processes in forward-model programs
Leverage Ford manufacturing assets to meet exterior cost targets
Use AI and simulation tools to reduce external support and physical testing
Document BoF architecture strategies aligned with Ford Purchasing sourcing-efficiency objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Body Exterior Systems and Structure product development
Direct advancement (UNV/UPV-series), validation (FJD/DCV), and industrialization/launch experience
Body Engineering Design and Release experience in Body Exterior Systems and Structures
Advanced Technology development experience, particularly body structure systems and mixed-material aluminum bonding
Experience with GPDS milestone delivery and knowledge of GTDS timing milestones for new technologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including successful technical presentations to senior leadership
Working knowledge and experience with Catia V5 and TeamCenter Engineering
Catia V6/3DX Level 1 CAD capability experience required
Demonstrated Leadership Behaviors aligned with Leadership+
Strong collaboration and negotiation skills to drive global alignment on efficient BoF system design solutions
Strong technical and non-technical team problem-solving skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master of Science degree in Technical Engineering for Engineering Management preferred
Skill in systems interaction and integration with frames, battery structures, chassis, seats and restraints, and interior trim preferred

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time