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Surface Designer
Ford Motor CompanyPosted 10/21/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Class A Surfacing, including the ability to lead surface development and manage surface data effectively. Proficient in utilizing various surfacing tools and data management systems to ensure design integrity and compatibility across vehicle systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Class A SurfacingICEM SurfCATIA ISDTeamcenterSurface Data Management System
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead program surface progression, surface expert evaluation, and critique sheet processes
- Lead cross-system surface execution to ensure full system surface compatibility
- Confirm program surface interfaces are designed in context within a coordinated data set, including supplier data
- Develop and maintain a coordinated Class A surface database using Reference Manager
- Incorporate technical, attribute, and program requirements into surfaces while maintaining design vision
- Drive resolution of surface data issues through power wall and digital reviews
- Manage surface changes in the Surface Data Management System (SDMS)
- Maintain program product structure and part history in Teamcenter to represent design evolution and change control
- Support DTO Supervisor with surfacing-team workload distribution and assignment prioritization
- Facilitate program surface progression through K-Loops
- Develop and mentor Class A Surface Designers in delivering feasible math surfaces aligned with program milestones and design intent
- Lead surface development before Discovery Complete and incorporate technical requirements after Discovery Complete
- Work with Production Studio after K6 on applicable programs to maintain design vision through surface verification
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience in Class A Surfacing (Exterior and Interior commodities, Total Vehicle System Compatibility)
- Strong technical skills in Class A Surfacing Tools, Data Management and Visualization Tools, including ICEM Surf, CATIA ISD, Alias, Team Center, and Reference Manager
- High School/GED required
- Associates degree or equivalent
- Strong understanding of Design Development and Feasibility Process and FC / UPVX / FAA GPDS milestones
- Understanding of the Craftsmanship, DPA Process and System Compatibility
- Ability to evaluate design alternatives and provide a recommendation
- Ability to plan and organize work using departmental project management tools, including Surface Tracker and Surface Change Request System
- Ability to develop and track a plan to deliver geometry through GPDS milestones
- Good communication skills and collaborative behavior for daily interaction with Design Studio, Engineering, Manufacturing and other affected activities
- Knowledge of Microsoft suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Fertility treatments
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
- Management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off
- Option to purchase additional vacation time
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Class A Surfacing ToolsData ManagementDesign DevelopmentFeasibility ProcessGeometry Delivery Planning
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsCollaborative BehaviorAbility to Evaluate Design Alternatives
Tools & Technologies
Reference ManagerSurface TrackerSurface Change Request SystemMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel
Certifications & Qualifications
High School/GEDAssociates Degree or Equivalent
Industry Keywords
Total Vehicle System CompatibilityCraftsmanshipDPA ProcessSystem CompatibilityGPDS Milestones