Ford Motor Company · 5 hours ago
Ford Racing Vehicle Hardware Engineering and Connected Vehicle Software Chief Engineer
Allen Park, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expFord Motor Company is responsible for creating and developing high performance production vehicles and competition vehicles. They are seeking a technical leader to oversee the Vehicle Hardware and Connected Vehicle Software teams, focusing on the design, release, and integration of various automotive systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work involves the technical leadership of the Vehicle Hardware team of body interior, body exterior and chassis engineers supporting the Ford Racing vehicles
Body Exterior Systems include the design and release of hoods, fenders, facia systems, black trim and grille systems from studio inceptions to production at suppliers and assembly plants
Body Interior Systems include the design and release of seats, steering wheel, hard-trim and interior appliques from studio inception to production at supplier and assembly plants
Chassis Systems include design and release of frames, suspension arms, spring & shocks, wheels & tires and brake hardware
Chassis Systems also include system architecture, road load cascade and brake development
Work involves the technical leadership of the Connected Vehicle Software team of electrical systems, electrical control module, software development, features development, and electrical integration engineers supporting the Ford Racing vehicles
Electrical Systems include the is definition of all the 3-4 dozen module requirements into vehicle electrical systems to validate compatibility from initial layout to assembly plant launch
Electrical Control Module Engineering include the design and release, cascading of functional specifications, software structure and device transmittals & validation
Software Development include design and validation of code to meet functional and customer requirements, work planning and support of calibration efforts
Feature Development include translation from customer requirement to cascade ECU & software requirements through to validation prior to production
Electrical Integration is the management of multiple vehicle programs with various levels of modules and electrical systems architecture to meet program timing milestones
In addition to demonstrated overall Vehicle Hardware and Software engineering experience and problem-solving skills, applicants must possess a passion for performance and strong interest in technology
Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include Ford Racing Vehicle Engineering, Core Ford Hardware and Software Engineering Organizations and several Ford Production Facilities and Chassis Tier 1-3 Suppliers offering numerous opportunities to expand technical knowledge in a wide area of automotive technologies, systems, and components
Lead the cost and weight targets for the Hardware and Software Engineering team
Lead innovation of these systems that meet enthusiast customer expectations
Lead the Ford Racing Vehicle Hardware and Software Engineering delivery of engineering program gateways with high level of engineering excellence for design failure mode analysis, analytical analysis of designs for capability and resolution of issues with problem solving methods for sound root cause analysis
Lead transfer of technology and methods from the Ford Racing Production Vehicle to Competition Vehicle and Ford Racing Competition Vehicles to Production Vehicles
Deliver technical project presentations to senior management including results and accomplishments, conclusions and recommendations, and lessons learned
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Engineering required
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Automotive OEM program delivery
5 years as Engineering Manager
Strong leadership skills with ability to work with multiple partners and suppliers, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility
Preferred
Engineering / Business MS degree
Working understanding of Functional requirements, failure mode effects, causes, severity and detection methods (DFMEAs)
Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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