Class A - Surface Designer

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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
, you’ll be at the cutting edge of Ford’s most strategically critical work, designing people and society’s needs into the heart of our next generation of products, services, and experiences.

Surface Development Primary is the leader of surface quality and Class A surface on the program. As part of Ford Design, the primary integrates engineering requirements while maintaining the design vision.

What you'll do...

Leads program surface progression of Design and surface expert evaluation, and critique sheet process

Leads cross-system surface execution to ensure full system surface compatibility

Confirms all program surface interfaces are "Designed-in-Context" to a coordinated data set including supplier data

Develops and maintains a coordinated Class A surface database (i.e. Reference Manager)

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

Manages surface changes in SDMS (Surface Data Management system)

Maintain program product structure and part history in Teamcenter to accurately represent evolution of design and change control

Supports DTO Supervisor with workload distribution, and prioritization of assignments within Surfacing Team

Facilitate program surface progression through the K-Loops. Develop and assist (mentor) Class A Surface Designers in the delivery of feasible math surfaces aligned with program milestones requirements that delivers design intent

During the K-Loops, lead surface development pre-Discovery Complete and post-Discovery Complete lead the incorporation of technical requirements into the surface. On applicable programs, work with Production Studio post K6 to ensure Design vision is maintained through the surface verification process.

You'll have...

• 7+ 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. Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Strong understanding of Design Development and Feasibility Process, and how they drive the design process through the FC / UPVX / FAA GPDS milestones

Understanding of the Craftsmanship, DPA Process and System Compatibility.

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.). Able to develop and track a plan to deliver geometry through the GPDS milestones

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 we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company.

As an established global…