Opportunity

JPFS1 · 20-10-2011, 08:18 PM

Even though many like to think the sky is falling at FoA...

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Design studio contract positions for Ford of Australia in Melbourne.

Ford Australia, a leader in award winning automotive design, is the 'Design and Engineering Centre of Excellence' for the Asia Pacific Region. Ford Australia is looking to expand its design team, offering multiple opportunities at their design studio in Melbourne, Australia.

Current Vacancies at Ford of Australia;

Digital Modellers - Development of digital surface models from concept through to Class A release using Alias / ICEM Surf
Designers - Tertiary qualifications with experience in Exterior & Interior automotive design and appropriate skills in Alias and Photoshop
Clay Modellers - Minimum 3 years experience in an automotive studio environment. Experience with both scale and full size clay models and components, both exterior and interior
Colour & Trim Designers - Colour development, material development and colour matching of plastics, paint and soft trim. Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator is required
Studio Engineers - Understanding of studio, design and engineering processes as well as a sound knowledge of feasibility, packaging and manufacturing processes. CATIA experience preferred

Successful candidates will have tertiary qualifications in Automotive Design, Industrial Design, Product Design or Engineering as well as relevant automotive design experience.

Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

To apply for these positions please submit your applications to admin@flexitech.com.au, or alternatively for a confidential discussion regarding these opportunities please contact Darren Booth or Glynis Munro at Flexitech Group on +61 3 9832-0933.

We are deeply committed to the Australian industry, corporate and environmental responsibility and equal employment opportunities.

Information regarding the collection and use of personal information can be found at www.ford.com.au/privacy and www.flexitech.com.au/privacy

Gobes32 · 20-10-2011, 10:58 PM

It says nothing about FWD engineers, that's a good sign? he he

flappist · 20-10-2011, 11:39 PM

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Successful candidates will have tertiary qualifications in Automotive Design, Industrial Design, Product Design or Engineering as well as relevant automotive design experience.

Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

Translation: Successful candidates will not be qualified to post expert opinions about which falcon models Ford should be making on AFF.

AMGC63 · 21-10-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Translation: Successful candidates will not be qualified to post expert opinions about which falcon models Ford should be making on AFF.

jpd80 · 21-10-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Translation: Successful candidates will not be qualified to post expert opinions about which falcon models Ford should be making on AFF.

Lighten up, the whole idea of an enthusiast forum is for people people come here to float ideas
about Ford's vehicles and their ideas on some versions, there's no harm in exploring possibilities.

In some ways it's educational to get measured discussion back and forth, talking out certain
proposals also gives people some idea of the marketing and design issues faced by Ford.
It's also an opportunity to refute and suggest why the vehicles shouldn't be made,
educating people along the way that even though a lot of vehicles are possible,
they get knocked out for a multitude of very good reasons.

From time to time we hear from "the Real McCoy" (not me) who gently nudges us
in the right direction and we all learn something very interesting and the light bulb goes on.

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

Even though many like to think the sky is falling at FoA...

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Thanks JPFS1,
Either a decision on the next car is due soon or Ford is picking up even more design work for other regions...
An announcement on the next Falcon would give immediate stability and quell some falcon is dead chatter,
that uncertainty wouldn't be helping sales at the moment...

DanielXR8 · 21-10-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Translation: Successful candidates will not be qualified to post expert opinions about which falcon models Ford should be making on AFF.

Absolutely.

**Polyal** · 21-10-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Lighten up, the whole idea of an enthusiast forum is for people people come here to float ideas
about Ford's vehicles and their ideas on some versions, there's no harm in exploring possibilities.

Ah no no not to some, you need to be verified and sanctioned, show ownership papers of a Ford brought within the past 2 years and be a baby boomer in order to have a valid opinion.

FPV are hiring aswell, small numbers but expanding nevertheless. Ford also have some jobs advertised in PD.

jpd80 · 21-10-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Ah no no not to some, you need to be verified and sanctioned, show ownership papers of a Ford brought within the past 2 years and be a baby boomer in order to have a valid opinion.

Meh, the thought police have their moments too, some enthusiasts get carried away with emotion
and lose grounding thinking that they represent a greater slice of the buying public than they do.
Live and let live I say, so long as opinions and proposals aren't projected as imminent releases by Ford.

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FPV are hiring aswell, small numbers but expanding nevertheless. Ford also have some jobs advertised in PD.

I'm hoping this signals a step up in the economy and buyer confidence is returning.

AMGC63 · 21-10-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Ah no no not to some, you need to be verified and sanctioned, show ownership papers of a Ford brought within the past 2 years and be a baby boomer in order to have a valid opinion.

FPV are hiring aswell, small numbers but expanding nevertheless. Ford also have some jobs advertised in PD.

or a disgruntled know it all ex work experience kid with lots of theories and no practical real life experience...! :-)

Lets hope Ford continue to attract quality design employee's and keep their standards high.

geckoGT · 21-10-2011, 09:08 PM

So off topic it's not funny. Let's get back on track thanks before the lock is deployed.

jpd80 · 21-10-2011, 09:25 PM

It all sounds like major project design work is about to start, whether
that be for next Falcon or more cars in our Asian region is up for grabs...

Since FG III or whatever Ford decides to call the 2013 Falcon is now well inside two years,
the work on that must surely be at sign off and the next large car plan being reviewed.

I wonder in the great scheme of things whether Falcon is is a minor blip on Ford's global radar,
Id oubt that designing it as FWD or RWD would have any adavantage to company heads
or suppliers outside Australia, I suspect that FoA could go anyway they decide so long as
the business plan stacks up....

Fingers crossed FoA gets to work with lots of new technology to improve our local cars...

FPVGT500 · 21-10-2011, 11:55 PM

How about scraping the marketing/advertising dep thats a good start

**SSD-85** · 22-10-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FPVGT500

How about scraping the marketing/advertising dep thats a good start

Exactly, theyre hiring for the wrong department

EATHSV · 22-10-2011, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FPVGT500

How about scraping the marketing/advertising dep thats a good start

I was gunna go there too. Hopeless advertising for the blue oval in Australia.

Def goot to see them employing though, great sign

FPT · 23-10-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

It all sounds like major project design work is about to start, whether
that be for next Falcon or more cars in our Asian region is up for grabs...

Since FG III or whatever Ford decides to call the 2013 Falcon is now well inside two years,
the work on that must surely be at sign off and the next large car plan being reviewed.

I wonder in the great scheme of things whether Falcon is is a minor blip on Ford's global radar,
Id oubt that designing it as FWD or RWD would have any adavantage to company heads
or suppliers outside Australia, I suspect that FoA could go anyway they decide so long as
the business plan stacks up....

Fingers crossed FoA gets to work with lots of new technology to improve our local cars...

There is an advantage if it's rear wheel drive, they can use it globally. Lincoln comes to mind.

If these jobs are for Falcon you can bet it's RWD. Why would it be fwd if next taurus is already in the works?

JPFS1 · 24-10-2011, 05:56 PM

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..And a further grant of $20 million will be made in 2012 for the E8 Project.

nice?

**Luke Plaizier** · 24-10-2011, 06:55 PM

Huh? Where did that quote come from?

Lukeyson

Falc'man · 24-10-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

nice?

Too good!

Road Games · 24-10-2011, 07:19 PM

Awesome news

morak001 · 24-10-2011, 08:07 PM

also noticed that the position is advertised as a plural, def a good sign.

jpd80 · 24-10-2011, 08:54 PM

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..And a further grant of $20 million will be made in 2012 for the E8 Project.

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

nice?

JPFS1, any idea what the funding is for?

perhaps more fuel efficient measures that Ford doesn't have to pay for like maybe,

Direct Injection for the I-6?

Diesel?

FPV · 24-10-2011, 09:03 PM

Article dated 05 May 2006:
http://www.aigroup.com.au/portal/bin...fg_09May06.pdf

20 million for E8 Falcon Replacement project as well.

jpd80 · 24-10-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV

Article dated 05 May 2006:
http://www.aigroup.com.au/portal/bin...fg_09May06.pdf

20 million for E8 Falcon Replacement project as well.

As i read it, that's $20 million for E8 replacement and also for E8 project in 2012, look what's buried in the text:

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The Government will provide an immediate grant of $32.5 million consisting of $12.5
million for the T6 Design and Development Project and $20 million for the E8 Falcon
Replacement Project. And a further grant of $20 million will be made in 2012 for the E8
Project. These Projects themselves will create approximately 273 new jobs and will
reinforce Ford’s manufacturing operations in Australia. Significantly, the R&D centre that
Ford Australia will construct to support the T6 Project will represent a critical step in
positioning Ford Australia for the global market. These projects will allow Ford Australia to
become a leading centre for automotive design and engineering in our region and will
build on the success that Australia has already demonstrated in this field.

FPV · 24-10-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

As i read it, that's $20 million for E8 replacement and also for E8 project in 2012, look what's buried in the text:

Yes I agree, I read it the same. Appears the government was willing to invest in FOA from 2006, I would assume that investment is still valid.

jpd80 · 24-10-2011, 10:06 PM

So.... maybe that $20 million covers development of business and styling plan for the E8 Falcon's replacement?
How could Dearborn ignore that kind of funding, surely that puts another own design Falcon in the box seat...

JPFS1 · 24-10-2011, 10:51 PM

Thought that would be enough text for you to get the original ;)

FPV · 24-10-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JPFS1

Thought that would be enough text for you to get the original ;)

I saw the opportunity and took it

Road_Warrior · 24-10-2011, 11:20 PM

20 mill doesnt buy a lot in automotive development terms - I would say it is to do with preparatory study and project/establishment work required for the vehicle development itself.

In any event, the hirings required by the posted advert all point to one thing - a very substantial vehicle development project is about to commence at Ford Australia. It can't be CD4 because that's well and truly on it's way, and I would suggest its bigger brother is as well. Would such a substantial hiring and investment be made for the next gen Falcon?

Dr Smith · 24-10-2011, 11:45 PM

And it's too far down the track for "T6 wagon" design work I would have thought.

ltd · 25-10-2011, 06:34 PM

I would have thought it would be for the next global RWD that Ford USA want for their Lincoln, but the USA aren't as good at making IRS RWD's. Remembering that the cessation of the Crown Vic has also killed the TownCar, Ford USA doesn't currently have a replacement to the most successful limo in the USA. A new town car LWB RWD with IRS would sell like hot cakes in America, and powered by a Ecoboost it would be a winner on size, handling, comfort and economy.
One thing to bear in mind, at its heydey the Towncar was selling up to 30,000 vehicles a month.