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Ford Motor Company · 2 days ago

Vehicle Hardware Engineering Leader - Integration

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive innovation, committed to building a better world through advanced technologies. The Vehicle Hardware Engineering Leader will oversee the integration team for chassis and powertrain, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective problem resolution to deliver high-quality solutions on time. The role includes strategic direction, program delivery, talent development, and quality management to drive program success.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the VHE (Vehicle Hardware Engineering) integration team for chassis / powertrain for a forward model program

Provide strategic direction and oversight for systems integration within the functional departments

Facilitate the alignment of priorities within the functional department and between program teams

Drive the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective solutions in accordance with program timelines

Manage processes, metrics, and deliverables to consistently meet program targets and timelines

Foster the professional growth and development of team members through coaching and mentoring

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

Ensure functional alignment with program assumptions and support its change log through Program development

Serve as the primary liaison between Functional/Core teams, attribute teams, and Program

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

Qualification

Engineering DegreeAutomotive KnowledgeProgram ManagementChassis IntegrationMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

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