Design Prototyping Manager

Ford • Dearborn, MI

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About The Position

Lead a team of fabricators, analysts, and technologists to design, build and validate prototypes which include: Show / Concept / Pre-Production vehicles Interior and exterior systems (Ex: Lighting, Closures, Instruments Panels, Consoles, Seats) Interior and exterior components (Ex: Buttons, nobs and switches) Interior and exterior clay model armatures Develop prototype build timing plans and manage part orders - ensuring key milestones are met to support program delivery Work collaboratively with design, engineering, marketing and program teams to align on scope of work, build timing and budget - managing those throughout the prototype build 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 prototypes. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in design, engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience in prototyping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to understand and work with CAD and provide direction to design staff.
• Fluency in various CAD software such as Catia, Rhino, Alias, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in design, engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years' experience in prototyping.
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or other advanced technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of fabricators, analysts, and technologists to design, build and validate prototypes
• Develop prototype build timing plans and manage part orders
• Work collaboratively with design, engineering, marketing and program teams to align on scope of work, build timing and budget
• 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 prototypes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees