Digital Fabricator

Ford • Dearborn, MI

8d

About The Position

Develop 3D CAD models of: Show / Concept / Pre-Production vehicle chassis Interior and exterior model armatures and weldments 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 Established and active employee resource groups

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
• 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

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