Designer

• Leads program surface progression of Design and surface expert evaluation, and critique sheet process
• Leads cross-system surface execution to ensure full system surface compatibility
• Confirms all program surface interfaces are "Designed-in-Context" to a coordinated data set including supplier data
• Develops and maintains a coordinated Class A surface database (i.e. Reference Manager)
• Ensures incorporation of appropriated technical, attribute and program requirements into surface whilst maintaining the design vision.
• Drives resolution of surface data issues by leading power wall and digital reviews
• Manages surface changes in SDMS (Surface Data Management system)
• Maintain program product structure and part history in Teamcenter to accurately represent evolution of design and change control
• Supports DTO Supervisor with workload distribution, and prioritization of assignments within Surfacing Team
• Facilitate program surface progression through the K-Loops. Develop and assist (mentor) Class A Surface Designers in the delivery of feasible math surfaces aligned with program milestones requirements that delivers design intent
• During the K-Loops, lead surface development pre-Discovery Complete and post-Discovery Complete lead the incorporation of technical requirements into the surface. On applicable programs, work with Production Studio post K6 to ensure Design vision is maintained through the surface verification process.

Surface Designer

• Act as a primary design point of contact for external partner studios
• Drive the conceptualization, documentation, and macro-level vision of levels and gameplay experiences
• Drive the development and iteration of pipelines, processes, and tools
• Drive cross-functional strike teams to achieve end-user experience goals
• Lead by example in grey-boxing, pacing, layout beats, scripting, and gameplay implementation
• Spearhead testing, debugging, level performance, streaming, and optimization strategies
• Drive the vision for environmental storytelling, world building, tone, setting, and art propping
• Act as a champion for the discipline and own specific project mandates
• Provide high-level mentorship to Associate and Core designers

Senior Game Designer

• responsible for the design of RealTruck’s extensive product roadmap, lifestyle, and branding needs
• highly collaborative with Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing
• help execute industrial design of all new products within a designated category
• strengthen the brands presence within the category with innovative, feature-rich design
• drive the communication of ideas and work within a team effectively
• collaborate with the design leadership to contribute to a design language that solidifies the RealTruck brand for the category
• research design related areas of influence such as trend, color, materials, processes, software, and AI aided design practices
• develop designs through sketching, CAD/surfacing, high-quality renderings, mock-ups, and 3D printed models
• communicate the design intent through visual storytelling
• explore concept generation through ideation, competitive assessments, and identification of unmet user needs
• participate in brainstorming and concept-generation events to establish opportunities to explore and develop
• create the materials required to convey the design direction to management or cross-functional partners

Senior Industrial Designer

• Develop and apply computational design tools to meet quality and time requirements as directed by Sculpting Leadership for assigned programs.
• Streamline design processes in the creation of aesthetic models.
• Create and manage Computational Design definitions and scripts for digital models, simulations, and visualization to support decision-making throughout the design process.
• Use and create Computational Design algorithms to build complex sculpted surfaces throughout the GVDP.
• Mentor sculptors on the use, theory, and implementation of Computational Design.
• Ensure that computational design tools and processes adhere to common GM Global Design processes and best practices.
• Support surface releases which meet Design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements.
• Comprehend program timelines and all relating model quality requirements.
• Adhere to corporate data management processes including Teamcenter, SharePoint, and communication systems.

Design Sculptor – Computational

• Responsible for interpreting, analyzing, organizing, executing and coordinating new design projects and/or revisions to existing projects of varying scales and complexity
• Complete permit applications and coordinate with agencies until permits are obtained
• Apply engineering principles and procedures while performing engineering design work
• Design detailed gas distribution systems
• Design medium, standard, high pressure steel and plastic gas mains and services
• Perform design calculations as needed and provide design details as needed
• Seek resolutions on non-standard analytical problems
• Save project-specific data on a daily and weekly basis
• Assist Project Managers as needed
• Document design changes and communications
• Conduct on-site inspections as needed
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Assist and develop into a Project Manager
• Attend client, public, project and staff meetings including client progress, plan review, pre-construction, etc.
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

Natural Gas Designer

• Creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and Finish (CMF) solutions and specifies all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles.
• Ideate and create overall CMF design using concepts that embody a creative narrative, advanced functionality, and innovative user experience.
• Ensure integration of complex CMF into the overall vehicle design and alignment with cross-functional teams across all stages of design.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to translate new designs into visual samples to validate feasibility and functionality.
• Partner with teammates in analysis of future consumer trends to identify brand relevant CMF narratives that inform cutting-edge CMF design solutions.
• Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that embody the creative narrative and accurately depict design intent.
• Supports all program timing, ensuring program and project deliverables are met within the program targets.

Color and Material Designer

• Design Coordination: Develop project brief in partnership with delivery team; Responsible for project timelines and resource deployment for on time/on budget delivery; Coordinate digital and environmental design for seamless integration.
• Design: Produce and coordinate design concepts, presentation material, technical solutions, mock-ups, FFE, brand, exhibit and artwork; Integration of design research and "Return On Experience"; Liaison with external agencies, Ford business partners, GDE partners; Center of excellence for human-centered design and design research; Global retail design standards and guidelines including program-specific design intent documents.

Manager, Experiential Design

• Research and develop original content ideas, design graphics and motion graphics, and write light copy to captivate Wikipedia's audiences.
• Work closely with the Brand Studio and Social Media Manager.
• Evaluate content ideas against platform best practices and ensure a diverse content mix.
• Develop and maintain organized systems for tracking content, deliverables, and approvals.

Senior Conceptual Designer – Contract

• Lead the development and delivery of an in-house design and manufacturing process for suspension structural parts (stampings, castings, forgings), internalizing responsibilities
• Develop and maintain the Suspension Structural Component internal engineering foundation documents including design guides, design rules (DR’s), Requirements (RQTs), and interface contracts/agreements.
• Create and manage Level 2 technical materials including Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Safe Launch Control Plans, and Sub-component BOMs.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feasibility reviews prior to tool kickoff, ensuring designs align with tool design specifications, plant equipment compatibility, and normal process capability limits.
• Drive in-house manufacturing process simulations (e.g., stamping formability, casting solidification, forging flow) to optimize structure and ensure manufacturing process feasibility
• Lead OK to tool process with BTP supplier including approving steel purchase, OK to rough cut, and OK to finish steps.
• Conduct test facility correlation study between Ford test facility (DV) to BTP supplier facility (PV) to ensure proper validation of the structure per core ES at both locations.
• Develop component and assembly GD&T for in-house designs and sign-off program prints for BTP structural parts.
• Support prototype development process with program teams on BTP parts.
• Manage the data collection and capability analysis for Significant/Critical Characteristics (SC/CC), calculating Ppk to ensure pre-production and production capability requirements are met.
• Lead demonstrable process optimization trials and Design of Experiments (DOE) to confirm manufacturing processes are optimized.
• Develop comprehensive APQP plans, conduct OK-To-Build and OK-To-Ship reviews, and oversee Gauge R&R trials, including the review and sign-off of gauge and check fixture designs.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem resolution (8D, JIRA) for dimensional, processing, and manufacturing quality issues during launch, DV/PV testing, and production.
• Lead System-Level Integration: Direct the system-level development and integration of advanced active suspension systems, including ECU development, sensor integration, and electronically controlled dampers.
• Technical Specification & Design Control: Define system design guidelines, perform rigorous specification reviews, and author system-level Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) covering signal I/O, control modes, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Chassis Technology Roadmap Alignment: Guide the development of next-generation chassis technologies, including active dampers, air springs, and electronic roll control systems, ensuring alignment with future vehicle architecture glidepaths.

Technical Expert – Suspension Structural Component Design

• Comply with Program cost, weight, quality, performance and timing targets (Waterfall process)
• Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time.
• Comply with Robustness Engineering Disciplines (Failure Mode Avoidance Tools)
• Knowledge and application of six sigma and 8D (Green Belt).
• Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece and tooling cost review and CPA)
• Develop Design Validation & Production Verification plans and manage validation testing to support Engineering Milestone signoffs.
• Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews
• Release parts in AVBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Support the Change Control Meeting.
• Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1.
• Be aware of Worldwide Engineering changes and proceed accordingly
• Identify validation, durability and functional test required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / eFDVS)
• Leverage AIMS root cause analysis and permanent actions implementation.
• Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level.
• Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues in all milestones.
• PDL's revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
• Support VQR's, VRT's and PVT, as required.
• Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process
• Deliver by applying the One Ford Behaviors.
• Travel to VO & Supplier locations as required.

Product Development Engineer – Air Induction Systems, Design & Release

• Design and release moveable glass systems that meet or exceed cost, quality, weight and delivery targets, concurrent engineering and thorough knowledge in DFMEA, DFM, DVP&R, CAE/FEA analytical tools, SCCAF, SC/CC, 8D, root cause analysis, product development and testing.
• Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece price, tooling cost review and CPA)
• Lead and support the effort to resolve issues with interfacing components
• Lead design reviews with suppliers to ensure System Design Specifications are created and met
• Lead FMA creation of engineering documentation (DFMEA, SCCAF, attestation scorecard sign off process)
• Sign off eCAD drawings with related GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Sign off on DVP&R tests, confirm compliance with System Design Specifications and materials specs
• Ensure BOM, cost targets and design gaps have clearly defined roadmaps that are validated by PTC to meet program objectives
• Release parts in FEDEBOM, Change Control and WERS throughout the product life cycle
• Achieve DPA count to glidepath with 0 open at UPV2 through FDJ (final data judgment / pencils down)
• Achieve P-Release on time
• Complete FDJ/FEC/PEC with no open majors
• Deliver DCV, TT, PP, MPI and MP2 build events, on time
• Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1
• Support current production issues, cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong working knowledge in significant and critical characteristics (SC/CCs) associated with design requirements and manufacturing processes
• Launch support and some travel are required.

Product Development Engineer – Moveable Glass Systems, Design & Release

• Work on both advanced and production programs and translate ideas into compelling sketches, rendering and 3D digital models to provide winning design solutions.
• Have the ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically.
• Create compelling and innovative exterior or interior design experiences and visions for Design Projects.
• Work collaboratively in a team to achieve holistic design visions.
• Create future brand focused design visions.
• Span digital and physical (software and hardware) delivery.
• Problems solve around topics of connectivity, mobility and consumer segments.
• Mentor junior designers.
• Lead programs from concept to final production.

• The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects.
• Acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design team supporting these projects
• Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
• Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium complexity systems including: system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Participates in pre/post project design meeting and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Examines completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.

Fire Alarm Designer – Midwest

• Manage a large group of Engineering Designers and DLTs with similar functional responsibilities for Design deliverables in support of projects and programs within the Exteriors Engineering Design Team
• Responsible for staffing, communicating, training and development, directing and prioritization of work, evaluating performance and removing roadblocks
• Provide technical leadership and guide the team to successful execution of vehicle programs with strong technical solutions
• Help develop processes, standards, or operational plans in support of the organization's business strategies with a direct impact on business and/or function overall results
• Promote GM's values and make customer-focused decisions

Design Group Manager – Upper Structures

• Drive the industrial design work for Canopy’s next-generation vehicle security hardware, developing innovative product solutions from early concept exploration through to prototyping, validation and mass production.
• Translate complex technical capabilities and engineering constraints into clear, compelling hardware experiences, working closely with AI, sensing, electrical, mechanical and embedded software teams to understand our technical challenges and opportunities. Integrate advanced sensors, processors and bespoke ML models into products that remain intuitive, useful and customer-centered.
• Champion a customer-centered design approach, partnering with Ford and internal stakeholders to run user research and prototype testing, ensuring our design work responds to customer insights and delivers a frictionless experience for our customers and their vehicles.
• Create and communicate design direction through sketches, CAD, prototypes, renders and design narratives that help align Canopy Engineering and Ford Product teams around the right product decisions.
• Support the transition from prototype to mass production, working with internal engineering teams, suppliers and manufacturers on CMF and product quality expectations to protect design intent through to launch.

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for radon mitigation systems, including mechanical components, piping layouts, fan placements, and control systems
• Draft schematic, orthographic, and isometric views to illustrate system components and airflow paths
• Revise designs to address site-specific conditions, improve system performance, and reduce installation complexity
• Interpret site surveys, architectural plans, and environmental data to inform system design
• Collaborate with field technicians, project managers, and environmental consultants to ensure designs are practical and compliant
• Participate in the development of preliminary reports and early client communications
• Attend client meetings to review system schematics and answer design-related questions
• Prepare technical illustrations and documentation for installation manuals and training materials
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) for procurement and project planning
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable radon mitigation standards and local building codes
• Other duties as assigned

CAD Designer

• Lead new/forward model product development of engine systems and subsystems in accordance with Ford GPDS deliverables and milestones for NA and global programs.
• Ensure attributes (power, torque, FE, weight, emissions and NVH) meet program targets
• Lead/Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, program, and launch issues.
• Interface with suppliers, vehicle calibration, finance, powertrain planning, transmission, vehicle cooling/TASE/heat management, NVH, SESE, Fuel, Controls, design studio (appearance/graining) and packaging.
• Interface with the engine plants understanding constraints and design requests
• Support all program meetings (Design Reviews, PMT Meetings, Change Control, AIMS, Milestone Status, Launch Readiness, Etc.)
• Establish engine and component level DV and oversee testing in support of robust validation.
• Coordinate prototype part delivery to ensure successful build events
• Lead engine assembly 543 and vehicle as installed 1271 for each build phase
• Management of all applicable WERS, FEDE, FEDEBOM, Integrator, FMA, Etc. program activities.
• Support DPMT, Mechanical and Combustion development
• Lead warranty reduction and issue resolution.
• Lead TVM cost reduction idea generation and implementation.
• Support change control activities.
• Travel as necessary to Ford Engine Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.
• Coach/mentor team members on oral and written communication and presentation skills to lead Manager, Chief and Director level reviews

Section Supervisor – 6.7 L V8 Diesel Engine Design

• Proactively collaborate with IPTSE Product Development (PD) teams to influence core and program design for enhanced serviceability of advanced thermal systems, next generation cooling strategies, and overall customer ownership experience.
• Engage PD teams at early design milestones to positively impact vehicle serviceability, reduce Cost of Ownership, and improve repair cost and quality for current and future models including efficient implementation of current technology and creating clear strategies for future technology.
• Monitor, introduce, and refine service requirements, ensuring compliance or approved deviations by supporting thermal system PD and embedding Service consideration.
• Strategically identify Essential Special Service Tools (ESSTs) and secure their funding through Financial Information Requests, while actively working to minimize the overall need for specialized tooling by reusing ESSTs or eliminating the need.
• Drive the achievement of targeted Warranty Cost Avoidance objectives by identifying and implementing serviceability improvements (e.g., reducing service labor times, optimizing component-level service, minimizing ESST needs)
• Monitor Work Shop Manual revisions and verify industry procedures
• Educate PD on Service considerations and answer “why” this matters to The Company
• Become a Design for Service IPTSE Subject Matter Expert to support DFS Program Managers and Specialists via training, updates, and other support
• Create and maintain scalable internal technical resources i.e. presentations, playbooks, etc.
• Educate DFS team members on new technology being introduced to their Programs
• Participate in serviceability trials and competitive benchmarking activities.
• Support the delivery of FCSD requirements tracked via the Global Launch Scorecard (including ESSTs, Diagnostics, Service Information Training, Owner’s Manual, Service Parts and Major Service Issues).
• Support program Team Value Management (TVM) actions with requested feedback to ensure successful TVM implementation and downstream impact.
• Conduct regular external visits to validate the "Voice of the Technician" and bring ground-truth data to PD.
• Work with Core PD teams to develop new service-based requirements based on data, new technologies, and lessons learned
• Own the maintenance, updates, and authoring of new service Digital Pre-assembly (DPA-4) assessments.
• Lead reviews of DPA-4 service issues for Core, Unit, and Technical Design Reviews (TDRs), facilitating escalation and alignment as needed.
• Support reviews of DPA-4 service issues for Program Review Meetings, facilitating escalation and alignment as needed.
• Support the Serviceability Process Team in developing Design for Service Processes and Training Modules.
• Utilize AI-driven insights and tools for predictive serviceability analysis and process optimization.

Service Commodity Specialist

• Assist Engineers in designs, and technical drawings of parts, and assemblies
• Assist Engineers with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Develop and maintain engineering drawing standards
• Provide technical verification of advertisements, manuals. and literature as required

CAD Designer I

• Lead the development of complex process mechanical piping designs and equipment layouts using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate P&IDs and piping specifications, ensuring designs are accurate and meet project requirements.
• Involve cross-discipline model coordination and clash resolution for seamless designs.
• Develop detailed process mechanical and piping drawings, ensuring they meet required levels of detail at project design gates and milestones.
• Responsible for valve and equipment scheduling, ensuring accurate documentation and scheduling.
• May mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support in their development.

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Surface Designer

Senior Game Designer

Senior Industrial Designer

Design Sculptor – Computational

Natural Gas Designer

Color and Material Designer

Manager, Experiential Design

Senior Conceptual Designer – Contract

Technical Expert – Suspension Structural Component Design

Product Development Engineer – Air Induction Systems, Design & Release

Product Development Engineer – Moveable Glass Systems, Design & Release

Designer

Fire Alarm Designer – Midwest

Design Group Manager – Upper Structures

Senior Industrial Designer

CAD Designer

Section Supervisor – 6.7 L V8 Diesel Engine Design

Service Commodity Specialist

CAD Designer I

Mid-Level Process Mechanical Designer