CAD Designer

Description:

POSITION DUTIES:

Work to innovate and design/develop Accessories systems and/or components in CAD environment.

Work to develop CAD to specific requirements/specifications and validating with CAE, as applicable, using Ford SDS, Design Rules, Regulatory items, and Attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.)

Manage multiple projects, working with program engineers for refining functional characteristics of the components, system, and/or features in the vehicle.

Lead team meetings (suppliers, designers, engineers, manufacturing, etc.) and work in a collaborative environment; establishing and delivering to plan.

Balance attributes and tradeoffs (cost, weight, timing, etc.).

Present to team stakeholder's, including PD Customization., Program Teams, Marketing, Vehicle Personalization, Design Studio, and Manufacturing teams.

POSITION QUALFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science Degree Engineering Discipline or CAD Design.

5+ years’ experience in design and release of functional components and systems integration.

Familiarity with engineering and design of automotive parts and systems.

Working knowledge of TCE / CATIA, WERS, and Vis Mockup.

Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Experience with resolving complex issues and effectively communicating to management.

Knowledge of engineering disciplines; Six Sigma, DFMEA, DVP, Certification Testing, GD&T, DFM, Variation Analysis.

Knowledge of Ford Systems:  CAD structures, TcE Study Files, CAD Release, WERS, GPDS.

US location (PDC local area) preferred.