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Ford Motor Company Class A Surface Designer in Dearborn, Michigan
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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Join us in shaping the future of Ford Motor Company, as part of a global organization with exceptional colleagues in world-class facilities. As part of Ford Design, you’ll be at the cutting edge of Ford’s most strategically critical work, designing people and society’s needs into the heart of our next generation of products, services, and experiences.
In this position…
Class A Surface Designer Technical Specialist molds the creative vision into usable production intent surfaces while retaining the visual allure and identity of the design vision.
Design Technical Operations turns design vision into reality with an obsession to detail and the art of the possible. As an integral part of Ford Global Design, we deliver theme feasibility, surface geometry, and production-launch appearance quality.
What you'll do…
Leads program surface progression of Design and surface expert evaluation
Leads cross-system surface execution to ensure full system surface compatibility with A surface excellence
Confirms all program surface interfaces are "Designed-in-Context" to a coordinated data set including supplier data
Develops and maintains a coordinated Class A surface database (i.e. Reference Manager)
Ensures incorporation of appropriated technical, attribute and program requirements into surface whilst maintaining the design vision.
Drives resolution of surface data issues by leading power wall and digital reviews,
Manages surface changes in database system (Ford SDMS system)
Maintain program product structure and part history in database release system (Ford TeamCenter) to accurately represent evolution of design and change control
Supports workload distribution, and prioritization of Class A surface development
Facilitate program surface progression through the theme feasibility process. Develop and assist (mentor) Class A Surface Designers in the delivery of feasible math surfaces aligned with program milestones requirements that delivers design intent
Develop Surfaces necessary to support the theme and feasibility development process up to and including final Class A production prove-out and tooling release.
You'll have...
5+ years of Class A experience (Alias, ICEM Surf, ISD/IDX, Maya), preferably within the automotive OEM creative Space
Even better, you may have…
Bachelor's Degree in industrial design, transportation design, mechanical engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Understanding of latest industry quality standards for Automotive Class A surface
Ability to analyze and validate Class A surface geometry for "best construction and Design practice" and providing feedback as necessary.
Proficiency in developing and reviewing models in Unreal, VRED or equivalent rendering software
Comprehensive understanding of material selection and impact on surfacing opportunities. This might include material behaviors beyond "free state" such as installed positions
Thorough working knowledge of the Surface development process from Design conception phase though production release for both Exterior and Interior Design and components
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a salary grade 7.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 32669
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