Ford Motor Company · 15 hours ago
Ford Racing Vehicle Hardware Engineering and Connected Vehicle Software Chief Engineer
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expFord Motor Company is a leading automotive manufacturer that is committed to creating high performance production and competition vehicles. They are seeking a Chief Engineer for Vehicle Hardware Engineering and Connected Vehicle Software to provide technical leadership in the design and release of vehicle systems, including body exterior, body interior, chassis, and electrical systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Have experience with the following:
Hardware Engineering
Body Exterior / Interior Systems design and release
+ Studio feasibility ( mold flow / stamping simulations / section development )
+ Supplier selection & and development of FMA & Control Plans
+ CAE and Physical testing evaluation planning and execution on time
+ Regulatory sign-off on seats / IP systems
+ Design and release process discipline based on Ford methods
+ Craftsmanship execution for fit and finish requirements
Chassis Systems design and release and brake development
+ Support of initial architecture layout
+ Chassis systems for road load cascades / ADAMS work for root cause
+ Supplier selection & and development of FMA & Control Plans
+ CAE and Physical testing evaluation planning and execution on time
+ Regulatory sign-off on brake systems
+ Leveraging Ford Core Chassis team for TDR on designs
Electrical & Software Engineering
Electrical Systems & Integration Systems Engineering
+ Device transmittal and schematics
+ Issue resolution on electrical systems interfaces
+ End of Line Validation on Ford Racing Vehicles
+ Software planning to support program milestones
+ Leverage the Base Program Electrical Systems teams to establish quality systems
ECU D&R, Software & HIM & Features Development
+ Define customer require electrical systems interfaces and features to meet expectations
+ Define and document feature requirements & cascade to functional organizations
+ Supplier selection & and development of FMA & Control Plans for modules
+ CAE and Physical testing evaluation planning and execution on time via bench & vehicle
+ Leverage Ford and Supplier Methods on module and software development
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
Engineering / Business MS degree
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
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
Recent News
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