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Ford Pro · 2 days ago

Vehicle Hardware Engineering Leader - Integration

20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Pro is a company focused on innovative mobility solutions and product development. They are seeking a Vehicle Hardware Engineering Leader to oversee the integration team for chassis and powertrain, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery of high-quality solutions in alignment with program milestones.

AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead weekly integration team reviews, aligning program business with both program-specific goals and broader company objectives

Guide and empower employees to enhance their technical expertise and advance their career paths

Ensure functional alignment with program assumptions (PDL) and support its change log through Program development, providing necessary updates and feedback for accurate verbiage and agreement on added content

Serve as the primary liaison between Functional/Core teams, attribute teams, and Program, ensuring effective communication and collaboration

Manage alignment between the Program team and Matched Pairs to the total VHE target

Support Functional To4 on cost processes, from Key Commodity Planning to lead receipt and tracking of SAL/CPA to final sign-off of commodity targets with supplier

Develop FMA planning for VHE commodities in alignment with Program content and driven by Functional team analysis

Support Engineering Milestone reviews with VEV SO and Program teams, representing the Functional areas

Manage functional CAD to BOM alignment

Manage total Design Verification (DV) planning and timing to support program Milestone deliverables

For Initial P-Release, support coordinating Functional Engineering groups, CAD team, Suppliers, and VO for on-time sign-off and release

Lead issue resolution, prioritizing clear Root Cause identification

Manage DCV MRD metrics, leading Engineering support

Lead Engineering LQOS Metrics for all builds; including Change Control, BOM & Part Sign Off, Part Pedigree status, AIMS and OSM (Campaigns)

Support Part Pedigree Reviews at Management Level compliance to target, ensuring availability of Alerts with Engineering Support Plan and Risk Assessment

Support Escalation / Management level forums for Production Plant Build events as HW Engineering Representative

Manage Launch added TVM actions no differently from planned program PDL content

Support PVT and Functional Engineering on any stop ships that occur prior to Plant Launch Exit completed

Qualification

Bachelor of EngineeringAutomotive KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteProgram ManagementChassis / Powertrain IntegrationLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentorship

Required

BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering) or Related Field

5+ years of experience in an automotive engineering environment

Automotive Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle components and system functions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred

Working knowledge and experience with Ford Corporate procedures and processes: WERS, Global 8D, GPDS, Change Control, FEDE Workbench, AIMS, Integrator, E2KS, Part ordering

Preferred experience in Program Management, Chassis / Powertrain Hardware Integration, and/or Chassis / Powertrain Systems

10+ years of experience in an automotive engineering environment preferred