Physical Modeler

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Holidays

Community service days

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking professionals to contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge automotive prototypes. You will develop physical models, select appropriate tools, and work within project timing to deliver accurate prototypes from sketches to engineering data.

Join Ford’s Studio Design teams, delivering safe, precise models and supporting a culture of innovation and efficiency across a broad range of mobility projects.

Qualifications

• Aptitude in surface development and techniques.
• Ability to adapt design direction.
• Experience with problem solving.
• Work experience in automotive physical modeling.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical models and select tools to meet timing and constraints.
• Be an integral member of Studio Design teams.
• Deliver finished model to spec from sketches to data.
• Set up processes to deliver prototypes quickly.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Aptitude in surface development

Dynamic design process

Problem solving

Automotive modeling experience

Outlook/Word/Excel

Education

College degree in related field

Physical/Clay Modeling Certificate Program

Tools

Alias

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation. Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you'll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We're seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you'll do...

Develop physical models and determine the best tools and techniques to deliver the most accurate execution within timing and project constraints.

Be an integral member of Studio Design teams.

Deliver a finished physical model to specification using all available tools from sketches to engineering data.

Setup armatures, processes, and procedures to deliver advanced prototypes with speed and accuracy.

Operate all equipment safely maintain a safe and clean work environment.

You'll have...

• Aptitude and competency in understanding surface development and procedures in all physical modeling techniques.
• Ability to work in dynamic environment embracing the creative process with a willingness to adjust design direction as needed.
• Ability to create problem solving.
• Work experience in automotive physical modeling.
• Computer skills and software knowledge of Outlook, Word and/or Excel

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Awareness of modeling software eg. Alias.
• Experience in concept and production model builds.
• College Degree in related field.
• Physical / Clay Modeling Certificate Program.

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 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 builder...or 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 Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade5-8 and ranges from $74k - $140k.

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 onsite.