CAD & Release Supervisor

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Allen Park (MI, MO)

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USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a senior leader to direct the CAD/Release systems integration team, ensuring alignment with Ford standards and timely execution of drafting, release, and change management activities.

The role emphasizes strategic direction, mentoring, and resource planning across design, release, and PLM processes to support FCPDS milestones and Ford Licensed Accessories programs.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
10+ years in automotive Design and Release (D&R), CAD, or Product Engineering.
Deep understanding of automotive product development lifecycle.
Experience supervising technical teams.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction, daily coordination, and technical mentorship for the Design, Release, and CAD systems integration team.
Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment through coaching, career planning, and performance management.
Serve as final authority for WERS notices and ALERT authorizations for the Ford Customization business unit.
Ensure drafting, releasing, and change-management activities are executed accurately and on schedule.
Plan and manage engineering resources and workflows for FCPDS milestones, product cycle plans, and Ford Licensed Accessories initiatives.

Skills

CAD Systems Management

Product Engineering

Change Management

Resource Allocation

3D CAD Modeling

2D Drafting

Engineering Workflow Management

Technical Mentorship

Automotive Product Development

Performance Management

Collaborative Leadership

Coaching

Career Planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Catia

Teamcenter

3DEXPERIENCE

WERS

Job description

Provide strategic direction, daily coordination, and technical mentorship for the Design, Release, and CAD systems integration team
Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment through active coaching, career planning, and performance management
Serve as final authority for WERS notices and ALERT authorizations for the Ford Customization business unit
Ensure drafting, releasing, and change-management activities are executed accurately and on schedule
Plan and manage engineering resources and workflows for FCPDS milestones, product cycle plans, and Ford Licensed Accessories initiatives
Ensure 3D CAD models and 2D drawings comply with Ford CAD/Drafting Standards, Ford Automotive Procedures, and Global Methods
Act as primary engineering liaison for CAD and release requirements
Collaborate with Program Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Purchasing, and Service Engineering
Lead deployment and optimization of CAD software and PLM technology internally and across the external supply base
Manage team hardware, software, licensing, training, tools, and reference materials

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent) preferred; comparable experience managing CAD and Release systems accepted in lieu of degree
10+ years of progressive experience in automotive Design and Release (D&R), CAD, or Product Engineering
Comprehensive understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle
Prior experience supervising technical teams
2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring engineering/technical teams
Proven track record of resource allocation and talent development preferred
High proficiency in CAD/PLM environments, such as Catia, Teamcenter, and 3DEXPERIENCE
Proficiency in engineering release systems, such as WERS or equivalent OEM release databases
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing CAD and Release systems within the automotive industry, ensuring compliance with Ford standards while fostering team development and collaboration. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, optimize workflows, and manage resources effectively.

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