Physical Operations Digital Modeler

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Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Whatyoulldo...

• Concept/Class A Surface Generation: Create 3D concept and/or Class A & B side surface data from 2D sketches scan data production data and verbal direction from designers modelers prototype DTO and fabrication. Utilizing Alias/SubD/Catia/Vred
• Develop intricate surfaces up to Class A quality incorporating first flanges and fillets to support both physical clay/hardboard/fabrication and digital model development processes.
• Feasibility Integration: Expertly integrate crucial feasibility requirements including engineering aero manufacturing package and architectural constraints directly into surface and parts data for physical models.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface seamlessly with program operations teams and downstream activities to enhance surface and part development from initial design intent through to final data and verification release.
• Problem Solving and Resolution: Develop creative solutions to complex engineering manufacturing and design challenges. Lead digital/AR/VR reviews to drive resolution of surface data issues.
• Data Management and Progression: Manage digital library to archive the progression of design prototype assemblies and armatures. Manage B side and part data for physical builds for design and prototype.
• Quality Assurance: Diligently follow design critique sheet processes and perform zebra stripe analysis incorporating feedback to ensure superior surface and part quality. Liaise with design digital modeling and DTO to compile information necessary for model prototype development.
• Monitor modifications for existing armature part data glamor protype I/O and design physical builds.

Youll have...

• 3D Surface Modelling Expertise: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in developing 3D surface models specifically utilizing Alias and/or ICEM Surf.
• Automotive Feasibility Knowledge: Demonstrated working knowledge and application of engineering and manufacturing feasibility criteria relative to the design of automotive exterior and interior systems.
• 3D Surfacing Proficiency: Strong technical skills in surfacing tools including Alias and ICEM Surf.
• Visualization Tools Proficiency: Proficiency with Visualization Tools such as VRED.
• Software Adaptability: Ability to learn new 3D software packages quickly.
• CAD Software Familiarity: Basic knowledge of CATIA V5 and/or 3DX.
• End-to-End Surface Development Process: Thorough working knowledge of the complete surface development process from design conception and production release for both exterior and interior components.
• Data Management Tools: Experience with Data Management and Progression Tools (e.g. Teamcenter 3DX Reference Manager etc.).

Even better you may have...

• Education: Bachelors degree in industrial design or mechanical engineering.
• Design and Feasibility Process Understanding: Strong understanding of the Design Development and Feasibility Process including how they drive the design process through the GPDS milestones.
• Craftsmanship and System Compatibility: Understanding of Craftsmanship DPA Process and System Compatibility.
• Design Evaluation and Recommendation: Proven ability to evaluate design alternatives and provide clear data-driven recommendations.
• Interpersonal and Organisational Skills: Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• GPDS Milestone Planning: Ability to develop and track a plan to deliver geometry needed for physical operations.
• Cross-functionaEducation: Bachelors degree in industrial design or mechanical engineering.
• Design and Feasibility Process Understanding: Strong understanding of the Design Development and Feasibility Process including how they drive the design process through the GPDS milestones.
• Craftsmanship and System Compatibility: Understanding of Craftsmanship DPA Process and System Compatibility.
• Design Evaluation and Recommendation: Proven ability to evaluate design alternatives and provide clear data-driven recommendations.
• Interpersonal and Organisational Skills: Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• GPDS Milestone Planning: Ability to develop and track a plan to deliver geometry needed for physical operations.
• Cross-functional Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach for daily interaction with Design Studio Engineering Manufacturing and other affected activities.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft suite l Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach for daily interaction with Design Studio Engineering Manufacturing and other affected activities.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft suite

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 a salary grade 7 and ranges from $. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $20.

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