Class A - Surface Designer · Ford Motor Company

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:12:27 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · $84,480-$141,360 · hybrid

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As a Class A Surface Designer, you will be at the cutting edge of Ford’s most strategically critical work, designing people and society’s needs into the heart of our next generation of products, services, and experiences. You will lead program surface progression of Design and surface expert evaluation, and critique sheet process. You will also lead cross-system surface execution to ensure full system surface compatibility.

You will confirm all program surface interfaces are 'Designed-in-Context' to a coordinated data set including supplier data. You will develop and maintain a coordinated Class A surface database (i.e. Reference Manager). You will ensure incorporation of appropriated technical, attribute and program requirements into surface whilst maintaining the design vision.

You will drive resolution of surface data issues by leading power wall and digital reviews. You will manage surface changes in SDMS (Surface Data Management system). You will maintain program product structure and part history in Teamcenter to accurately represent evolution of design and change control.

You will support DTO Supervisor with workload distribution, and prioritization of assignments within Surfacing Team. You will facilitate program surface progression through the K-Loops. You will develop and assist (mentor) Class A Surface Designers in the delivery of feasible math surfaces aligned with program milestones requirements that delivers design intent.

During the K-Loops, you will lead surface development pre-Discovery Complete and post-Discovery Complete lead the incorporation of technical requirements into the surface. On applicable programs, you will work with Production Studio post K6 to ensure Design vision is maintained through the surface verification process.

You will have 7+ years of experience in Class A Surfacing (Exterior and Interior commodities, Total Vehicle System Compatibility). You will demonstrate creative and artistic insight, and ensure progression of surface data consistent with Design Language. You will have strong technical skills in Class A Surfacing Tools, Data Management and Visualization Tools (e.g. ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias, Team Center, Reference Manager).

You will have high school/GED required. Even better, you may have an associate's degree or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. You will have a strong understanding of Design Development and Feasibility Process, and how they drive the design process through the FC / UPVX / FAA GPDS milestones.

You will have understanding of the Craftsmanship, DPA Process and System Compatibility. You will have proven ability to evaluate design alternatives and provide a recommendation. You will demonstrate interpersonal skills including ability to plan and organize work utilizing departmental project management tools (e.g. Surface Tracker, Surface Change Request System, etc.).

You will have good communication skills, collaborative behavior for daily interaction with Design Studio, Engineering, Manufacturing and other affected activities. You will have knowledge of Microsoft suite (Power Point and Excel).