Ford is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled specialist join the Product Definition Team within Ford’s Vehicle Program Management Team and contribute to the success of our innovation lab. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in product & program management technologies, analytical skills, an understanding of innovation processes, and proficiency in programming and PLM systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for articulating abstract concepts, perform digital mockups, and create visual storyboards/demo utilizing the innovation lab technologies.
Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field.
5-7 years of experience working with 3DX software and setting up, configuring, and maintaining a PLM environment.
Program Management Application experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Story Boarding & White Boarding Skills.
PLM training experience.
Experience with scripting automations and custom solutions for 3DX.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, etc. to create custom solutions within 3DX.
Comfortable voicing opinions and sharing innovative concepts within a team setting.
Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneNote to communicate in a team environment.
Strong Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel (with VBA) and other data management tools
Bonus Points:
Experience in a similar innovation lab environment.
Experience with project management methodologies.
Understanding of downstream consumption of product & program data (ERP,CPQ, & ALM).
Knowledge of Jira & Confluence
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Dassault Systems certification (e.g., Catia, 3DXPERIENCE).
Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.
Ability to understand complex/abstract concepts and ideate within a team environment.
Ability to visualize future state solutions, methods, and product architectures using paper model.
Ability to translate paper model concepts into innovation lab solutions/prototype utilizing out of the box tools.
Evaluate and validate concepts and provide fit gap analysis between abstract and out of the box solutions and provide recommendations.
Create visual story boards and demos to the leadership team.
Own and maintain the team's 3DX environment, ensuring its availability and optimal performance.
Build prototype solutions in 3DX based on concepts and ideas generated by the team.
Analyze current state processes, procedures, tools & datasets to identify inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in our product definition processes.