Lighting Design Technical Specialist

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In this position...

The role of Lighting Designer / Technical Specialist involves the design and development of both interior and exterior lighting systems for current and future customers of the Ford brands product line up.

The technical specialist is an automotive designer expert in the field of lighting design that Reports to and takes direction from a Chief Designer and participates in the development of innovative and visually appealing lighting solutions that meet the functional and regulatory requirements of the automotive industry.

What youll do...

• Leverage your creative strategic and analytical thinking skills to push the boundaries of lighting design exploring innovative solutions that challenge the status quo.
• Develop future vehicle design proposals by collaborating with design and crossfunctional teams to create initial lighting concepts supported by highquality models imagery and animations that facilitate informed design decisionmaking.
• Actively contribute to developing new processes that advance innovation for both product and process within advanced lighting design collaborating effectively with DTO partners to ensure cuttingedge developments.
• Promote a transformational mindset across functions with PD partners working together to implement new processes that position Ford as a leader in lighting technology.
• Support and engage in challenging ondemand studies that are critical to the business using your expertise to address complex issues and explore new opportunities in lighting design.
• Collaborate closely with departments such as engineering suppliers and manufacturing to ensure lighting designs are both feasible and true to design intent. This includes negotiating criteria with engineering partners to achieve a harmonious balance between design aspirations and practical implementation.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Design Transportation Design or similar engineering degree.
• 6 years Automotive or Transportation Design experience including extensive experience specific to lighting conceptual design and final product .
• High proficiency in CAD and Visualization software (such as Alias Catia Vred or SPEOS) with ability to produce highly accurate lighting images and animations.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in Industrial Design Transportation Design or similar engineering degree.
• 10 years Automotive or Transportation Design experience including extensive experience specific to lighting conceptual design and final product .
• Deep understanding of automotive lighting requirements manufacturing process and optics.
• Experienced in critical evaluation of lighting simulations and CAD models with ability to propose solutions.
• Ability to work independently and in crossfunctional teams to provide strong technical support as well as aesthetic judgment.
• Awareness global automotive lighting technology and consumer electronic trends to ensure Ford competes with the ability to lead.
• Must have exceptional design intuition strong problemsolving skills and a superior ability to visually communicate through sketches and renderings.
• Ability to think threedimensionally with a strong emphasis on proportions and a refined sense of form also required.
• Familiarizes self and maintains interest with design trends within and across design professions and global cultures (automotive fashion architectural etc.
• Outstanding teamwork visual written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate about automotive and mobility industry global trends and innovation
• Experience of working in or with creative cultures
• Experience of working in large corporate environments
• Experience of managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects
• Experience of presenting to executive audiences

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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