We're in the midst of the biggest change the automotive industry has ever seen. Just as cars changed the world over the last century, new technologies such as self-driving cars, electric powertrains, and connected vehicles will radically reshape how we live, work, and play in the next hundred years. As a member of the Design Team, you'll be at the heart of creating that future. Every day, Ford's vehicles, and services support millions of people around the world. You'll craft every touchpoint our customers encounter, designing people and society's needs into the heart of our next generation of out-of-vehicle products, services, and experiences.
This position is responsible for the development and delivery of physical Design Studio Models.
You will get to lead a team of professionals in the development and build of armatures, design intent models and various other physical models in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do...
Lead studio coordination efforts including work balancing, staffing and other resources.
Lead the development of digital and physical model builds.
Lead the determination of best tools and techniques to deliver accurate Design executions.
Lead the delivery of GPDS deliverables to program timing and Studio constraints.
Interface with all levels and functions of the Design team.
Lead the delivery of high-quality physical models for management reviews.
Develop methods to deliver to deliver high quality digital and physical models with speed and accuracy.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience
Even better, you may have...
- Strong knowledge of model building materials, equipment, and techniques
- Ability to work with a team under tight timing, ever-changing design direction, keeping a positive attitude
- Ability to motivate the team to respond to a demanding schedule
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
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
The salary range for this position is $115,700 - $192,000.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location are required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (employment eligibility verification required at hire)
- Hybrid work onsite four or more days per week; commuting distance to a Ford hub required
- Strong knowledge of model building materials, equipment, and techniques
- Ability to work with a team under tight timing and changing design direction
- Ability to motivate and lead a team to meet demanding schedules
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Pay Growth & Progression — The 2023 UAW–Ford agreement delivered immediate raises, restored cost-of-living adjustments, and accelerated progression to top rates for many hourly roles. These changes improved earnings trajectories compared with pre-2023 levels.
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Healthcare Strength — Hourly employees retained very low employee cost-sharing under the 2023–2028 UAW–Ford agreement, and salaried materials describe comprehensive day‑one medical, dental, and prescription coverage. Mental-health support and family‑building benefits add depth to the overall health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. salaried roles feature a notable 401(k) contribution and match structure, and post‑2023 updates increased retirement contributions for many UAW‑represented employees. Together these elements strengthen long‑term financial security.
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