Studio Design Engineer

Ford Motor • Long Beach, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Studio Design Engineer at Ford Motor Company, you will work with team members to turn design vision into reality. The role spans developing initial engineering concepts for new design concepts, guiding and integrating engineering and manufacturing inputs into the A-surface, proposing alternatives that reconcile functional requirements with thematic intent, and developing suitable physical models. The position is hybrid in Long Beach, California, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim.
• At least 1 year of experience in CATIA V5 or 3DX.

Nice To Haves

• Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process.
• Demonstrated experience leading and presenting to decision-making forums.
• Demonstrated understanding of feasibility tools and design studio feasibility progression.
• Strong understanding of production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead studio property setup and integrity, including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop, and overall suitability.
• Lead completion of studies within the Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including Design Development Checklists, the Hardpoints Plan, and integration of aligned plans into the surface.
• Lead integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs while maintaining the emotive character and art in the surface.
• Guide initial theme setup and development through or in advance of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs.
• Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to enable physical and digital model development and theme overlay.
• Provide concept alternatives and provocations to help reconcile thematic intent with functional and program assumptions.
• Lead optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of “what-might-be” to support the theme vision.
• Manage data within, into, and out of the studio.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• 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