Class A - Surface Designer
Core
Lead surface progression and quality for Ford vehicles, ensuring Class A surface compatibility across systems and maintaining design vision through engineering integration.
Role type
Senior Class A Surface Designer (Vehicle Exterior/Interior)
Builds
Next generation Ford vehicles and services
Domain
Automotive design and manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Class A surfacing, ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias, Team Center, Reference Manager, surface data management, design language alignment, system compatibility evaluation
Preferred skills
Design development and feasibility process, GPDS milestones, craftsmanship and DPA process, design alternative evaluation, project management tools
Technologies
ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias, Team Center, Reference Manager, Surface Tracker, Surface Change Request System, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead program surface progression and expert evaluation, ensure full system surface compatibility, confirm surface interfaces are designed-in-context, develop and maintain Class A surface database, drive resolution of surface data issues via digital reviews, manage surface changes in SDMS, maintain product structure and part history in Teamcenter, mentor Class A Surface Designers, lead surface development pre/post Discovery Complete
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC