Ford Motor Company
Sr Lighting Design Technical Specialist
Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position...

The role of Lighting Designer / Technical Specialist involves the design and development of both interior and exterior lighting systems for current and future customers of the Ford brands product line up.

The Lighting Designer Reports to and takes direction from a Design Manager or Chief Designer, participates in the development of innovative and visually appealing lighting solutions that meet the functional and regulatory requirements of the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Creates and develops future vehicle design proposals, collaborating with the design and cross functional teams to create initial lighting concepts supported with high quality models imagery, and animations to support design decision making.Translates customer insights into vehicle design, ensuring that the lighting elements integrate seamlessly with the vehicle's overall aesthetics and functionality.Provides technical expertise and deep understanding of lighting technologies and staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field.This position will require technical expertise in the photometrics for vehicle lighting driven by an aesthetic design vision, ensuring the final product meets engineering requirements and design aesthetics.Ensure that the lighting designs meet all safety and regulatory standards set by governing bodies, such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).Works closely with other departments, such as engineering suppliers and manufacturing, to ensure that the lighting designs can be feasibly implemented and produced maintaining the design intent. Understanding of and ability to negotiate criteria with engineering partners.Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure lighting components meet design requirements while also being cost-effective.Participates in the testing and validation of lighting prototypes to ensure they meet performance, durability, and quality standards.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent.7+ years’ Automotive or Transportation Design experience, including extensive experience specific to lighting conceptual design and final product execution.


Even better, you may have...

Deep understanding of automotive lighting requirements, manufacturing process and optics. High proficiency in CAD, and Visualization software, (such as Alias, Catia, Vred or SPEOS) with ability to produce highly accurate lighting images, and animations.Experienced in critical evaluation of lighting simulations and CAD models with ability to propose solutions.Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams, to provide strong technical support, as well as aesthetic judgment.Awareness global automotive lighting technology and consumer electronic trends to ensure Ford competes with the ability to lead.Must have exceptional design intuition, strong problem-solving skills and a superior ability to visually communicate through sketches, and renderings.Ability to think three-dimensionally with a strong emphasis on proportions and a refined sense of form also required.Familiarizes self and maintains interest with design trends within and across design professions and global cultures (automotive, fashion, architectural, etc.)Outstanding teamwork, visual, written, and verbal communication skillsPassionate about automotive and mobility industry, global trends, and innovationExperience of working in or with creative culturesExperience of working in large, corporate environmentsExperience of managing multiple stakeholders across complex projectsExperience of presenting to executive audiencesDemonstrated creative exterior lighting design perceptions and capability. A design portfolio (pdf) must be provided upon application.


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, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.


For a detailed look at our benefits, click here

This position is a range of salary grades 7 - 8 .

Visa sponsorship is 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.


Dearborn, MI