At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Ford 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.

As the Subject Matter Expert in Sheetmetal Class A development, you will mentor global Class A Surface Designers in world class sheet metal surfacing. Additionally, you will use your expertise to evaluate design alternatives, develop surface proposals, and recommend best practices for continual technical maturity development of the global surfacing community.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Mentor Class A Surface Designers, Surfacing Co-Op Students, FCGs and new hire Ford employees

• Evaluate surface design alternatives and provides surface solutions / recommendations for core area of expertise

• Participate in program Digital Surface Reviews and Design Verification reviews to provide a “fresh eyes” surface quality assessment for core area of expertise prior to surface release

• Act as a “CAD Method Owner” for core area of expertise who identifies CAD methodologies, "Best Practices" and tool solutions; cascade knowledge base and trains department staff

• High Technical Maturity in Sheetmetal design and highlighting including construction methods, assessment of surface and correction of surface for highlights.

• Drive resolution of surface data issues by leading power wall and digital reviews

• Manage surface changes in SDMS (Surface Data Management system)

The minimum requirements we seek:

• 7+ years of experience in Class A Surfacing (Exterior and Interior commodities, Total Vehicle System Compatibility). Demonstrates creative and artistic insight, and ensure progression of surface data consistent with Design Language

• Strong technical skills in Class A Surfacing Tools, Data Management and Visualization Tools (e.g. ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias, Team Center, Reference Manager)

• High School/GED required

Our preferred requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Strong understanding of Design Development and Feasibility Process, and how they drive the design process through the FC / UPVX / FAA GPDS milestones

• Understanding of the Craftsmanship, DPA Process and System Compatibility.

• Proven ability to evaluate design alternatives and provide a recommendation

• Interpersonal skills including the ability to plan and organize work utilizing departmental project management tools (e.g. Surface Tracker, Surface Change Request System, etc.). Able to develop and track a plan to deliver geometry through the GPDS milestones

• Collaborative attitude for daily interaction with Design Studio, Engineering, Manufacturing and other affected activities

• Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Power Point and Excel)

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

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https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf