Product Design Engineer

Job TitleBe the First to ApplyJob DescriptionWe made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.In this position, the role will manage the product lifecycle of Exterior Bed/Box protection accessories (Spray in Bed Liners, Drop in Bed Liners, Bed Mats, Splash Guards and other exterior ornamentation… (as well as other potential accessories that could be exterior or interior). Project management skills are necessary to be successful in the primary role. The role will champion processes for Global Programs.ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...Design, Develop, Release and Test exterior Bed/Box protection products for production (in plant and/or Mod-Center) and dealer accessory programsDesign, Develop, Release and Validate other potential exterior or interior products as requested by marketing.Investigate and develop ideas for new product offeringsMaintain all existing Bex/Box protection solutions & accessories for all platforms – creating and maintaining all bill of materials for all vehicle lines for each commoditySupport compliance to Ford requirements, DVP&Rs, FMEAs, and sign-off as requiredSupport Dealer Service questions on Bed/Box protection accessories.Interface with planning, program management, vehicle programs and other teams.Support program PMT meetings and Engineering meetings for all Bed/Box protection products.Work with Supplier and/or FEDE Core team in support of Bed/Box Protection documents, design rules, Requirements, and Foundation Documents (Boundary Diagrams, Interface Listings, P-Diagrams, DFMEA's, Robustness Check Lists, SCCAFPerform and document Model Year Carryover Assessment's for Bed/Box protection Products using Team Center, TcVis Mockup, WERS, WOW, PDO, iPDL, Catia, 3DXDevelop and coordinate Instruction Sheets for Dealer installation of our Genuine Ford Accessories. The Instruction Sheet development will require in-depth development with Team Center, TcVis Mockup, and Power PointCoordinate Instruction Sheet Validation Fit-up with local team members. Support and order the Fitment parts in GPIRS_J. Follow and track the orders through the GPRIS_J payment process.Coordinate and complete Cost, Feasibility, and Timing (CFT) for Bed/Box protection programs for all platforms. Required for Cost, Feasibility, and Timing is CAD package studies in Team Center and TcVis Mockup and/or 3DX, initial Excel Bill of Material, Preliminary Illustrated Bill of Material. Interface with PD Body Exterior Engineering for feasibility analysis and necessary provisions.QualificationsYou'll have...MinimumBachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering2+ years product design, familiarity with plastic manufacturing process and secondary assembly and manufacturingEven better, you may have...PreferredExperience developing vehicle accessory or production productsUnderstanding of automotive networks – WERS, Team Center, TcVis Mockup, 3DXExperience with CAD, physical schematics, Illustrated process illustrationsTechnical aptitude, desire to learnExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple suppliers and commodities (multitask)Ability to work collaboratively with other teamsYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $63,480-$166,200.Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.#LI-Hybrid#LI-TS3Job InfoJob Identification 69196Job Category Marketing & SalesPosting Date 09/09/2026, 03:05 PMApply Before 09/23/2026, 04:00 AMDegree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalentJob Schedule Full timeLocations 1700 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI, 48101, US (Hybrid)Preferred Degree Bachelor of Engineering