Lead Class A Surface Designer

Ford Design; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Family care days

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ford Design in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Class A Surface Designer to advance Ford’s exterior and interior surfaces across programs. You will lead surface progression, manage data in Teamcenter and reference tools, and mentor designers to deliver geometries aligned with milestones.

The role requires 7+ years in Class A Surfacing, strong CAD skills (ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias) and collaboration across Design, Engineering and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Class A Surfacing (Exterior and Interior commodities).
• Strong technical skills in Class A Surfacing Tools, Data Management and Visualization Tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Class A Surfacing

Data Management

Visualization Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ICEM Surf

CATIA ISD

Alias

Teamcenter

Reference Manager

Job description

Ford Design in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Class A Surface Designer to advance Ford’s exterior and interior surfaces across programs. You will lead surface progression, manage data in Teamcenter and reference tools, and mentor designers to deliver geometries aligned with milestones.

The role requires 7+ years in Class A Surfacing, strong CAD skills (ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias) and collaboration across Design, Engineering and Manufacturing.