DTO Supervisor - Theme & Surface Development

As the Supervisor of Theme Feasibility & Surface Development, you will guide your team and a cross functional team to deliver A Surfaces that are feasible and maintain the emotive direction of the Design Studio. This role leads program, functional, and internal studio teams through Ford's Design Feasibility (FC) Progression from initial concept feasibility through to final tool-able A Surface approval.What you’ll be able to do:

Lead the creation of Class A surface, with the integration of technical, feasibility, manufacturing, and program requirements into the Design theme and surface to support the development of theme models from concept through final production release of Class A surface.

Lead the Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including Design Development Checklists, Hardpoints Plan, completion of FC deliverables, and the balancing of program, functional, manufacturing, and attribute trade-offs for design feasibility progression.

Deliver feasible, design intent, high quality Class A surface on time, to the GPDS deliverable requirements (inclusive of FSS and Component parts). Ensures Global Design enrollment in all near term Surface Development Processes and Tools

Lead surface development reviews within Design and follows up on issues while driving closure. Mediates incompatibilities between design and hardpoints and documents agreements and next steps.

Compile, publish, and drives closure of surface and feasibility critique sheets.

Co-create to identify what could be, can be, & find the win/win solutions that drive alignment around the Design Vision, program direction, and engineering requirements.

Create surface proposals to drive team alignment around Design Vision, and stakeholder requirements.

Lead the development of feasibility surface proposals throughout theme and surface development that enable the Design vision.

Lead Studio property planning, content, development and set up, and integrity including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability.

The minimum requirements we seek:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

5+ yrs. of automotive surfacing authoring or surface feasibility experience

2+ yrs. experience utilizing CAD (Catia, ICEMSURF, or Alias) and Data Management (TCe)

Our preferred requirements:

Design articulate with proven experience in Studio procedures, Design progression, and the FC Process

Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to cross-functional forums

Strong understanding of the Class A digital and physical surface verification processes

Detail oriented, with strong process execution discipline ability

High proficiency in CAD (Catia, ICEMSURF, or Alias) and Data Management (TCe) and visualization tools (VRED, Unreal)

Design articulate with proven experience in Studio procedures, Design progression, and the FC Process

What you’ll receive in return:As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority.  Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19.  As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons.  Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.  As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit:https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-1.pdfRequisition ID : 11980