Class A Surface Modeler-Interior/Exterior

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... 
Develop class A surface development from the K6 milestone & beyond, Design to Cost surface alternatives, Crafted Quality Surface alternatives & Total Value Management Surface proposals.
Lead the surface development process to address component, manufacturing, craftsmanship & design styling requirements.

What you'll do...

• Lead production studio surface development & refinement to address component, manufacturing, craftsmanship, TVM development, highlights & design styling requirements.
• Resolve class A issues & implement solutions per the electronic surface change request (eSCR) system.
• Iterate eSCR surface proposals working with engineering and design to maintain design intent.
• Support exterior and interior surface/eSCR bi-weekly reviews as needed.
• Support the AAF process to communicate eSCR status as needed.
• Support TVM development of cost saving design proposals for both exterior and interior components.
• Demonstrate proficiency in CAD Tools (Icem Surf, Catia ISD, Alias, TCE).
• Ensure all data to be released passes the surface criteria (Q-checker, design intent, feasibility, craftsmanship).
• Ensure craftsmanship targets are delivered.
• Support reference manager maintenance, including all the updated data needed for surface reviews.
• Provide status of eSCR’s surface release to EMM Primary.
• Develop and share efficiencies within the team.

You'll have...
High School Graduate or equivalent.
5+ years of interior/exterior focused surface development, design studio, or related experience.

Even better, you may have...
Ability to interpret feasibility sections to guide studio surface development.
Understanding of the surface development process & the eSCR/SDMS system.
Good interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors.
Understanding of quality surfaces (highlights, data integrity, stitching and patch structure).
Understanding of the studio surface process & deliverables (TCE/data management system, master packages and reference managers).
Excellent communication & organizational skills.
Understanding & knowledge of studio surface deliverables and process.

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 grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.