Interior Design Surface Feasibility Leader

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position... 
The  position provides an engineer the opportunity to evaluate cutting edge interior designs across many vehicle lines, with the intent of providing craftsmanship, manufacturing, cost and assembly feasibility.  The K-Loop process requires the supervisor and reporting commodity engineers to have a depth of understanding regarding injection mold tool design, IMG and wrapping constraints, film applications and FMVSS safety requirements.

In this role you will be required to review a clay model, scan or theme surfaces/rendering to quickly evaluate the design and provide feedback to the studio team, with 2D sections and K Loop documentation.

From surface release to feedback documentation is 3 weeks, for our effected interior commodities which are I/P, Console, Door Trim panels, Hard trim and Headliner systems.

What you'll do...

Co-create with the Design Studio to provide feasibility for Class A surface development, per GPDS 3.0 K-loop process:

• Develop 2D studio CAD sections to address component, manufacturing, craftsmanship & design styling requirements.
• Resolve Class A design styling issues & implement solutions into K-Loop EOD (End of Discovery) sections.
• Provide 3D CAD engineering proposals, as needed, to direct surface development as needed.
• Develop EOD documentation & cascade to design post each K-Loop milestone.
• Input DDCL functional engineering deliverables.
• Own & input into Feasibility Roll-up status & next steps. 
• Evaluate studio surface for fit and finish, craftsmanship requirements and EOD direction.
• Key interface for D&R engineers for Class A related issues & lead discussions with Design Studio.

• Manage headcount & purchase service budget.

You'll have...
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or a relevant technical discipline.
5 years of experience in automotive interior component design with a focus on packaging and serviceability.

Even better, you may have...
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
5 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, managing technical teams.
CAD Catia / 3DX capable with extensive knowledge of TCE.
Ability to draw 2D feasibility sections to participate in team design reviews.
Knowledge of injection mold tooling, design, and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of geometric integration across commodities, 2D CAD geometric compatibility/optimization.
Experience working in a studio environment.
5-10 years Design & Release, Design Studio, or related experience preferred.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse global teams and all levels of management. 
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives. 
Experience with benchmarking and competitive analysis in the automotive industry. 
Ability to travel globally as required to support program needs and team collaboration.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.   

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6.

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.

#LI-Hybrid
#LI-DW1