Digital Fabricator

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

8d • $72,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Product Engineering Designer – digital fabrication - you will have the opportunity to translate concepts into reality in the form of functional high-fidelity prototypes. Leveraging your expertise in automotive design and/or engineering, you will have the opportunity to see the future of Ford firsthand and play a pivotal role in the early-stage development of the next generation of Ford vehicle content and experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of automotive systems and subsystems, ability to think creatively and develop CAD solutions that are feasible relative to prototype manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in various CAD software such as Catia, Rhino, Alias, Fusion360, etc.
• 3+ years of experience leveraging CAD software to design high fidelity prototypes aligned to prototype manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing (3D Printing), milling, fiberglass layups, clay modeling, cut-and-weld, etc.
• 3+ years of experience with design / PLM software such as Teamcenter/3DX
• 3+ years of experience working collaboratively with design and engineering
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in design, engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience working in automotive engineering and/or design with a strong understanding of vehicle level systems and subsystems
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or other advanced technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D CAD models of: Show / Concept / Pre-Production vehicle chassis Interior and exterior model armatures and weldments Prototype mechanisms, vehicle structures and substructures including Seats Closures Instrument panel / console Etc.
• Provide input and support development of prototype build timing plans – delivering data on time and with quality to support prototype build milestones
• Work cross functionally with purchasing, program management and outsourcing to identify surrogate, “off-the-shelf” or completive parts to utilize in prototype builds
• Work collaboratively with design, engineering and fabrication to design, engineer and build prototypes, aligned to design intent and program maturity
• Leverage background in automotive systems and subsystems to identify and document design and engineering feasibility concerns and support the identification of robust solutions
• Identify areas of opportunity and process efficiencies and action as appropriate
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve prototype build processes

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees