Design Prototyping Manager

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In this position...

As a Design Prototyping Manager Fabrication you will lead a team of prototyping team of fabricators analysts and technologists to translate concepts into reality in the form of functional high-fidelity prototypes. Leveraging your expertise in automotive design and fabrication knowledge you will have the opportunity to see the future of Ford firsthand and play a pivotal role in the early-stage development of the next generation of Ford vehicle content and experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive systems and subsystems strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion.

What youll do...

• Lead a team of fabricators analysts and technologists to design build and validate prototypes which include:

  • Show / Concept / Pre-Production vehicles

  • Interior and exterior systems (Ex: Lighting Closures Instruments Panels Consoles Seats)

  • Interior and exterior components (Ex: Buttons nobs and switches)

  • Interior and exterior clay model armatures

• Develop prototype build timing plans and manage part orders - ensuring key milestones are met to support program delivery

• Work collaboratively with design engineering marketing and program teams to align on scope of work build timing and budget - managing those throughout the prototype build cycle

• Leverage background in automotive systems and subsystems to identify and document design and engineering feasibility concerns and support the identification of robust solutions.

• Identify areas of opportunity and process efficiencies and action those as appropriate

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve prototypes.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in design engineering or equivalent

• 5 years experience in prototyping. Strong background in fabrication techniques and demonstrated knowledge of design and engineering concepts

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

• 5 years of experience working in automotive engineering and/or design with a strong understanding of vehicle level systems and subsystems

• 5 years of experience leading complex projects and project teams

• 5 years of experience leveraging prototype manufacturing techniques to build high fidelity prototypes such as additive manufacturing (3D Printing) milling fiberglass layups clay modeling etc.

• Ability to understand and work with CAD and provide direction to design staff.

• 5 years of experience working collaboratively with design and engineering teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Fluency in various CAD software such as Catia Rhino Alias etc.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in design engineering or equivalent

• 10 years experience in prototyping. Strong background in fabrication techniques and demonstrated knowledge of design and engineering concepts

• Experience with machine learning artificial intelligence or other advanced technologies.

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 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 Years Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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