Surface Development
Core
Lead surface quality and Class A surface progression for Ford vehicles, integrating engineering requirements while maintaining design vision.
Role type
Senior IC surface development engineer (Class A surfacing)
Builds
Exterior and interior vehicle surfaces and data
Domain
Automotive design and engineering
Required skills
Class A surfacing, ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias, Teamcenter, Reference Manager, surface data management, design language alignment
Preferred skills
Design development and feasibility process, craftsmanship and DPA process, system compatibility, project management tools, Microsoft suite
Technologies
ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias, Teamcenter, Reference Manager, Surface Tracker, Surface Change Request System
Responsibilities
Lead program surface progression and Class A surface expert evaluation, lead cross-system surface execution, confirm surface interfaces in coordinated data set, develop and maintain Class A surface database, drive resolution of surface data issues via power wall and 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