Develop patterns for soft and hard trim, including seats, IPs, door panels, consoles, headliners, steering wheel and flooring. Ability to account for complex curves, wide range of materials and achieve final fit within 1-2 revisions.
- Digitize patterns and refining them in 2D software such as Accumark and Tukatech
- Wrapping of hard parts, IPs, door panels, consoles, headliners, steering wheel and flooring. Ability to deliver design intent regarding seam and feature placement.
- Develop, plan and execute foam and structure modifications to support late changes.
- Operate digital cutter such as Zund as well as PAX perforation and embroidery machines.
Provide input and support development of prototype build timing plans – delivering properties on time and with quality to support milestones
Work collaboratively with design, engineering and fabrication to design, engineer and build prototypes, aligned to design intent and program maturity
Identify areas of opportunity and process efficiencies and action as appropriate
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve prototype build processes
General ability to abide by shop rules and safety requirements.
You'll have...
Bachelors or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
4+ year of experience in automotive trim development with a focus on rapid iterations
4+ years of experience sewing on industrial machinery
4+ years of experience working on 2D pattern development software
4+ years of experience working in automotive engineering and/or design with a strong understanding of vehicle level systems and subsystems
3+ years of experience with digital cutting software and hardware
3+ years of experience working collaboratively with design and engineering
Experience using Adobe Illustrator to prep files for perforation and embroidery machines
Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Respectfully accepts constructive criticism
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
This position is a salary grade 6-7 and ranges from $74,300-$144,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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