Design Manager at Ford leading a team of digital sculptors for high-fidelity vehicle modeling. Collaborating on automotive design and engineering projects while managing workflow and deliverables.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of digital sculptors to design and develop high quality digital concepts:
Deliver design vision and intent based on early engineering parameters
Faithful to Design and engineering requirements
Work with both Interior and Exterior development
Use a broad base of software and technology
Develop employees
Develop timing plans and manage program workload - ensuring key milestones are met to support program delivery
Work collaboratively with design, engineering and program teams to align work, timing and budget - managing those throughout the development cycle
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 those as appropriate
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve concept development
Requirements
Associate's degree in design, engineering or similar field
Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
5+ years of experience working in automotive engineering and/or design with a strong understanding of vehicle level systems and subsystems
5+ years of experience leading complex projects and project teams
Fluent in various CAD software such as Catia, Rhino, Alias, etc.
5+ years of experience working collaboratively with design, engineering, and program management
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Bachelor's degree in design, engineering or equivalent (even better)
8+ years of experience in prototype software design and development, with a focus on prototyping and rapid iteration (even better)
Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or other advanced technologies (even better).
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.
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