Studio Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Long Beach, CA

8h • $109,100 - $182,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Studio Design Engineer at Ford Motor Company, you will work with a range of team members to turn design visions into reality. You will develop initial engineering concepts for new design concepts, guide and integrate engineering and manufacturing inputs into the A-surface, propose alternatives that reconcile functional requirements with thematic intent, and help build physical models that connect concepts with reality. The role is part of Ford Design, working on next-generation products, services, and experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or an automotive equivalent, 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 with 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 surface's emotive character and artistry.
• Guide initial theme setup and development through or ahead of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs.
• Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files for physical and digital model development and theme overlay.
• Provide concept alternatives and provocations to reconcile thematic intent with functional and program assumptions.
• Lead optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of possibilities that 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