Physical Operations Digital Modeler

Ford Motor • Long Beach, CA

1d • $93,000 - $178,320 • Onsite

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Requirements

• 3D Surface Modelling Expertise: Minimum 5 years of proven experience in developing 3D surface models, specifically utilizing Alias and/or ICEM Surf.
• Automotive Feasibility Knowledge: Demonstrated working knowledge and application of engineering and manufacturing feasibility criteria relative to the design of automotive exterior and interior systems.
• 3D Surfacing Proficiency: Strong technical skills in surfacing tools, including Alias and ICEM Surf.
• Visualization Tools Proficiency: Proficiency with Visualization Tools such as VRED.
• Software Adaptability: Ability to learn new 3D software packages quickly.
• CAD Software Familiarity: Basic knowledge of CATIA V5 and/or 3DX.
• End-to-End Surface Development Process: Thorough working knowledge of the complete surface development process, from design conception and production release, for both exterior and interior components.
• Data Management Tools: Experience with Data Management and Progression Tools (e.g., Teamcenter, 3DX, Reference Manager, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Education: Bachelor's degree in industrial design or mechanical engineering.
• Design and Feasibility Process Understanding: Strong understanding of the Design Development and Feasibility Process, including how they drive the design process through the GPDS milestones.
• Craftsmanship and System Compatibility: Understanding of Craftsmanship, DPA Process, and System Compatibility.
• Design Evaluation and Recommendation: Proven ability to evaluate design alternatives and provide clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Interpersonal and Organisational Skills: Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to plan and organize work effectively.
• GPDS Milestone Planning: Ability to develop and track a plan to deliver geometry needed for physical operations.
• Cross-functional Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach for daily interaction with Design Studio, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other affected activities.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft suite

Responsibilities

• Concept/Class A Surface Generation: Create 3D concept and/or Class A & B side surface data from 2D sketches, scan data, production data, and verbal direction from designers, modelers, prototype, DTO, and fabrication. Utilizing Alias/SubD/Catia/Vred
• Develop intricate surfaces up to Class A quality, incorporating first flanges and fillets, to support both physical clay/hardboard/fabrication and digital model development processes.
• Feasibility Integration: Expertly integrate crucial feasibility requirements including engineering, aero, manufacturing, package, and architectural constraints directly into surface and parts data for physical models.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interface seamlessly with program, operations teams and downstream activities to enhance surface and part development from initial design intent through to final data and verification release.
• Problem Solving and Resolution: Develop creative solutions to complex engineering, manufacturing, and design challenges. Lead digital/AR/VR reviews to drive resolution of surface data issues.
• Data Management and Progression: Manage digital library to archive the progression of design, prototype, assemblies and armatures. Manage B side and part data for physical builds for design and prototype.
• Quality Assurance: Diligently follow design critique sheet processes and perform zebra stripe analysis, incorporating feedback to ensure superior surface and part quality. Liaise with design, digital modeling and DTO to compile information necessary for model, prototype development. Monitor modifications for existing armature, part data, glamor, protype, I/O, and design physical builds.

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