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Job Description
We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
Ford is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Extended Reality (XR) Engineer to join our innovative team, supporting cutting-edge vehicle development. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in building and updating Extended Reality (XR) models, collaborating closely with engineers, suppliers, CAD teams, production, service, and attribute leaders. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our vehicle programs by enabling immersive reviews and supporting critical milestone signoffs.
As an Extended Reality (XR) Engineer, you will be assigned to a specific vehicle model, working on it from program start through to FDJ. You will serve as a key liaison, working directly with internal customers to address craftsmanship and vehicle architecture needs. This includes incorporating proposal parts into existing data, executing DVA moves, and facilitating general vehicle reviews within an immersive environment. You will be responsible for both building XR-ready models and conducting XR reviews in the lab as needed. Furthermore, you will engage with new customers to understand their evolving needs and collaborate with our development team to integrate these requirements into our lab capabilities.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...

• Build and update XR models to support immersive reviews throughout the vehicle development process.
• Enable milestone sign-off using XR reviews.
• Support vehicle programs from program start to FDJ.
• Work with customers to support craftsmanship and vehicle architecture customer needs.
• Incorporate proposal parts into existing data within the XR environment.
• Execute DVA moves and facilitate general vehicle reviews.
• Hold XR reviews in the lab as needed, ensuring a seamless immersive experience.
• Collaborate with new customers to understand their specific needs regarding immersive tools and processes.
• Work with the development team to integrate new customer needs and functionalities into the lab environment.

Qualifications
You'll have...
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with engineers, suppliers, CAD, production, service, and attribute leaders.
• 1+ years working with Teamcenter and/or 3DX.

Even better, if you have ...
Preferred

• Prior work experience in the Extended Reality (XR) field.
• Working capability in Autodesk VRED.
• Effective time management skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Vehicle Design & Release experience and knowledge of the product development process.
• Strong problem-solving and data management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

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.
This position is salary grades 7 - 8 and ranges from $86,600 -$166,200.
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.
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. 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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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