Ford Racing Vehicle CAD Supervisor

We 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. In this position... The Ford Racing Vehicle CAD Supervisor will be responsible for establishing and leading a team of engineering designers and CAD specialists supporting the design and delivery of vehicle systems and components from concept through production. This role combines technical depth in digital product design with people leadership, program execution, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring strong automotive product development experience, advanced CAD knowledge, and the ability to coach and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced engineering environment. You'll have Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 7 or more years of experience in CAD design, engineering design, or product development. 2 or more years of leadership experience in a supervisory, lead, or team-coordination capacity. Strong experience in automotive or complex mechanical product development. Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, assembly design, engineering drawing development, and release processes. Strong working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation. Experience supporting cross-functional design reviews, packaging studies, and manufacturability assessments. Strong understanding of mechanical systems, component interfaces, materials, and production processes. Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Even better, you may have Master's degree in engineering or a related field. Prior experience in an OEM automotive environment. Experience supporting body, closures, chassis, interior, exterior, powertrain, thermal, seating, electrical, or EV systems. Experience supervising designers across multiple vehicle programs or global teams. Experience with tolerance stack-up studies, digital package reviews, and system integration activities. Working knowledge of prototype build support, launch readiness, and production issue resolution. T You 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 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100. 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits 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 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #FR1 #LI-JB5 What you'll do Lead, coach, and develop a team of CAD designers and engineering design personnel. Oversee creation, quality, release, and maintenance of 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings. Support vehicle and subsystem development from concept, feasibility, packaging, and prototype through validation and production release. Ensure CAD deliverables meet engineering standards, release requirements, timing milestones, and program objectives. Partner closely with design release engineers, manufacturing, studio, quality, purchasing, suppliers, prototype, and program teams. Review model integrity, interface control, package feasibility, tolerance conditions, and manufacturability. Drive consistent use of CAD best practices, modeling standards, drawing standards, naming conventions, and data management processes. Support digital mockup reviews, issue resolution, packaging studies, and design change implementation. Manage team workload, priorities, staffing support, and escalation of technical or timing risks. Lead problem-solving activities related to design quality, package conflicts, release issues, and engineering change execution. Promote continuous improvement in CAD productivity, digital quality, and development efficiency. Mentor team members in technical design methods, GD&T, release discipline, and product development processes.