Hybrid PDM Data Architect

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: PDM Data Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $63,480 - $106,680 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dearborn, United States

About the role

• Specialist PDM Data Architect managing the creation and maintenance of 3D models for digital marketing at Ford. Bridging technical gaps between Engineering and Marketing for digital asset accuracy.

Responsibilities

• This role focuses on creating and maintaining "lightweight," fully configurable 3D models used for digital marketing, virtual reality, and configurators.
• The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical 3D modeling skills and the analytical ability to interpret complex automotive program documents to ensure digital accuracy throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.
• Specialist PDM Data Architect acts as the primary technical bridge between Ford Engineering and Marketing.
• This role is responsible for harvesting complex CAD data, managing graphics and material samples, and ensuring that downstream creative studios have the accurate, verified technical assets needed to create world-class marketing imagery and communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Digital Media, Industrial Design, Computer Animation, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience in 3D data preparation.
• Proficiency in Teamcenter Engineering, Digital Buck, and PLM/DAM systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Maya (import verification/modeling) and DeltaGen.
• Familiarity with CAD formats, and engineering-to-CGI conversion pipelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for navigating supplier relationships and internal Ford departments (Design, Engineering, Public Affairs).
• Ability to manage hundreds of digital assets and physical samples simultaneously with high attention to detail.
• Understanding of vehicle components (powertrain, interior trim, decals) and the ability to read automotive Order Guides.
• Strong critical thinking with ability to analyze complex data sets and determine the most efficient way to build a digital product.
• High level of accuracy in interpreting automotive documentation to ensure correct representation of digital data.
• Proven ability to adapt and switch between multiple projects in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Ability to work independently on complex data tasks while remaining a proactive contributor to team-wide deliveries and solutions.
• Experience in scene tree management, variants, and staging.
• Strong understanding of poly-modeling and UV mapping.
• Proficiency in Photoshop (texturing) and Illustrator (vector graphics/decals).
• Familiarity with navigating PLM/PDM environments to locate and view engineering data is a plus.
• Previous experience in the automotive sector or working with high-fidelity CGI pipelines is even better if you have.

Benefits

• 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.