Manager Paint and Trim

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

As a manager in design fabrication you will lead a strong cross functional team of prototype technologists trim developers and vehicle paint technologists to bring concepts to life in the form of high-fidelity physical prototypes. Leveraging your expertise in automotive design/engineering and prototyping techniques 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 vehicles content and experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive systems and subsystems strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a large complex team to deliver physical prototypes on time and with quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prototype Teams you will lead:

  • Paint

  • Trim

• Lead a team of prototype technologists to deliver high fidelity physical prototypes on time and with quality including

  • 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 models

  • Color development for future model programs

  • Trim development for future model programs

  • Etc.

• Support the development of prototype build plans lead the team through delivering prototypes on time and with quality - Plan and organize the workload and job assignments of subordinate personnel accordingly
• Recommend and implement training and development plans for subordinates. Assist leadership in the proper and effective implementation of personnel programs including performance reviews salary planning and employee counseling.
• Be comfortable with complexityfinding opportunities and clear paths in ambiguous environments. Youre comfortable facilitating senior stakeholder discussions
• Have strong people management and leadership skills to hire develop and inspire the creative team.
• Work collaboratively with design engineering and marketing to align on scope of work build timing and budget - managing your teams deliverables throughout the prototype build cycle
• Leverage knowledge of prototype technologies and build workflows - identify and document opportunity areas and process efficiencies and action those as appropriate
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve prototypes.
• Cultivate employee engagement and improve morale. Embody our culture and steward others in the direction of our shared values and ways of working inside the shops and with Ford. You have patience to mentor and coach others through difficult challenges and can serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Youll have..

• Bachelors degree in engineering design business or equivalent
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• 5 years of experience managing teams within design engineering or manufacturing experience with trim development paint development and application highly preferred
• 10 years of experience working in automotive engineering and/or design with a strong understanding of vehicle level systems and subsystems
• 10 years of experience leading complex projects and project teams leveraging program management tools as appropriate
• 10 years of experience leveraging prototype manufacturing techniques to build high fidelity prototypes such as additive manufacturing (3D Printing) milling fiberglass layups clay modeling etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Even better you may have...

• Masters degree in engineering design business or equivalent
• 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 $115500-$218100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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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