Product Development CAD Engineer (Academy Program)

The PD Academy program is a structured development program combining role-specific training with an applied engineering project. Join Ford’s Product Development Engineering Design team to develop vehicle components and support their progression from concept through analysis, optimization, and production. The work may include interior, exterior, or underbody components and their subcomponents and attachment features. You will collaborate with engineering partners and suppliers to deliver designs that meet functional, package, feasibility, manufacturability, and quality requirements.

• Create and manage robust, parametric 3D CAD models, assemblies, drawings, motion files, and related product data using CATIA V5/V6 and applicable systems.
• Develop design concepts and alternatives based on functional requirements, system architecture, design rules, and program deliverables.
• Support BOM structures and applicable engineering release processes.
• Identify system interfaces and potential compatibility issues using virtual validation and vehicle-environment tools.
• Participate in and, as appropriate, lead design reviews and visualization activities.
• Partner with Core Engineering, Product Development, manufacturing, tool shops, and suppliers to resolve feasibility, compatibility, attribute, and functional issues.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles and relevant engineering methods and standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools and processes, and communicate progress, risks, and technical concerns clearly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Engineering fundamentals in mechanical or structural design, materials, and GD&T; experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5/V6 is preferred; familiarity with Teamcenter and visualization tools such as Vismockup is an advantage.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, metal stamping, or thermoforming.
• Familiarity with systems engineering and relevant product-development methods or Core Tools, such as DFMEA/FMEA, APQP, PPAP, or 5D problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication, English proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, curiosity, and an improvement mindset.
• Automotive product development or launch experience is an advantage.

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