Job DescriptionAs a Studio Design Engineer, you will work with many team members to make the design vision a reality. From developing initial engineering concepts for a new design concept, guiding, and integrating multiple engineering and manufacturing inputs into the A surface, providing alternatives proposals that enable new ways of reconciling functional requirements and thematic intent, to building a suitable physical model that makes the concept and reality.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...- Lead Studio property set up, and integrity including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability
- Lead completion of studies within Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including completion of the Design Development Checklists, Hardpoints Plan, and the integration of aligned plans into surface
- Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs whilst maintaining the emotive character and art in the surface
- Guide initial theme set-up, and development through or in advance of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs
- Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to enable Physical and Digital model development and theme overlay
- Provide concept alternatives and provocations to support the reconciliation of thematic intent with functional and program assumptions
- Lead the optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of 'what-might-be' to support the theme vision
- Manage data within, into, and out of the studio
QualificationsYou'll have...- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent
- 3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim
- 1+ years of experience in Catia V5 or 3DX
Even better, you may have...
- Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to decision making forums.
- Demonstrated understanding of feasibility tools and design studio feasibility progression.
- Strong understanding of the production processes.
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 open to salary grades 7-8 and ranges from $86,600-$166,200.
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/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
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