Class A Surface Designer, Road Wheels and Components

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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 youll be at the cutting edge of Fords most strategically critical work designing people and societys needs into the heart of our next generation of products services and experiences.

An Advanced Surfacer creates early Class A surface & geometry on the program. As part of Ford Design an Advanced Surfacer is able to go from sketch to 3D math and integrates engineering requirements while maintaining the design vision.

What youll do...

• Leads iterative reviews with creative designers to progress surface execution

• 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

• Facilitate program surface progression through the K-Loops. Develops he delivery of feasible math surfaces aligned with program milestones requirements that maintains design intent

Youll have...

• 5 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

Even better you may have...

• Associates degree or equivalent. Bachelors Degree preferred
• Strong understanding of Design Development and Feasibility Process and how they drive the design process through the FC / UPVX / FAA GPDS milestones
• Proven ability to evaluate design alternatives and provide a recommendation
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including ability to plan and organize work utilizing departmental project management tools (e.g. Surface Tracker Surface Change Request System etc.)
• Good communication skills collaborative behavior for daily interaction with Design Studio Engineering Manufacturing and other affected activities
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Power Point and Excel)

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 open to salary grades 6-8. Salary grade 6 ranges from $74300-$124500 salary grade 7 ranges from $86600-$144900 and salary grade 8 ranges from $99100-$166200.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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