Description
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
Responsibilities
- Develop physical models and determine the best tools and techniques to deliver the most accurate execution within timing and project constraints.
- Be an integral member of Studio Design teams.
- Deliver a finished physical model to specification using all available tools from sketches to engineering data.
- Setup armatures, processes, and procedures to deliver advanced prototypes with speed and accuracy.
- Operate all equipment safely and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Qualifications
- Aptitude and competency in understanding surface development and procedures in all physical modeling techniques.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment embracing the creative process with a willingness to adjust design direction as needed.
- Ability to create problem-solving solutions.
- Work experience in automotive physical modeling.
- Computer skills and software knowledge of Outlook, Word, and/or Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Awareness of modeling software, e.g., Alias.
- Experience in concept and production model builds.
- College Degree in a related field.
- Physical / Clay Modeling Certificate Program.
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.