CAD & Release Supervisor

At Ford Motor Company, you will oversee the design and release processes for various vehicle components, leading a high-performing team of engineers and designers. This pivotal role brings vehicle personalization to life, ensuring every component meets Ford's rigorous corporate standards and aligns with global cycle plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, daily coordination, and technical mentorship for the Design, Release, and CAD systems integration team.
• Serve as the final authority for WERS notices and ALERT authorizations, ensuring all drafting, releasing, and change-management activities are executed accurately and on schedule.
• Plan and manage engineering resources and workflows to support product development system milestones and initiatives.
• Guarantee that all 3D CAD models and 2D drawings comply with Ford Motor Company's CAD/Drafting Standards and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Program Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Purchasing, and the Service Engineering Organization.
• Lead the deployment and optimization of CAD software and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technology.
• Manage hardware, software, licensing, and training requirements for the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent) preferred, with comparable experience managing CAD and Release systems accepted in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in automotive Design and Release (D&R), CAD, or Product Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring engineering/technical teams.
• High proficiency in CAD/PLM environments and engineering release systems.

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
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time