Class A - Surface Designer

Ford Model e U.S.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

Flexible family care days

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Surface Development Primary engineer to lead Class A surfacing for exterior and interior programs. You will integrate engineering requirements with design vision and collaborate across Design, Engineering and Manufacturing.

Open to salary grades 6–8, with ranges from $74,300 to $166,200 annually, depending on grade. Hybrid work arrangement, strong benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Class A Surfacing for exterior and interior commodities.
• Proficient with Class A Surfacing tools, data management and visualization.
• High School or GED required.

Skills

Class A Surfacing

Data Management

Visualization Tools

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

High School/GED

Tools

ICEM Surf

CATIA ISD

Alias

Team Center

Reference Manager

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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.

You’ll 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. 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,

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 Year’s 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 $74,300-$124,500, salary grade 7 ranges from $86,600-$144,900, and salary grade 8 ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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.