Ford Motor Company

Customization Engineering Manager

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Allen Park • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Direct the full lifecycle of Ford Customization Accessories and packages, from conceptual design through robust product release, ensuring alignment with brand standards and market demands.
  • Drive the successful achievement of all engineering milestones across active accessory projects, implementing rigorous engineering practices and disciplined execution to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  • Uphold stringent compliance with all relevant Regulatory Vehicle Safety Standards and applicable internal requirements for every accessory project, mitigating risks and ensuring product integrity.
  • Oversee the development, maintenance, and enforcement of comprehensive accessory design standards, engineering requirements, and foundational technical documentation to guide product development.
  • Lead the analysis and validation of critical vehicle integration parameters (e.g., compatibility, attribute performance, and mass management) for all accessory program content, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
  • Guide and empower the engineering team to consistently achieve program timelines and key deliverables, driving on-time project completion and contributing to overall business objectives.
  • Exercise final technical authority and provide critical sign-off for all accessory program releases and engineering deviations, safeguarding product quality and adherence to specifications.
  • Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships and cross-functional integration between Ford Customization teams and key external stakeholders (e.g., Product Development, Program Teams, Industrial Systems, and suppliers) to optimize collaboration and accelerate delivery.
  • Champion and facilitate the global alignment and standardization of accessory product development processes, driving efficiency and best practices across international teams.
  • Act as a catalyst for continuous improvement, proactively evaluating and optimizing product delivery processes to maintain relevance and efficiency within a dynamic and complex business landscape.
  • Facilitate the resolution of complex engineering challenges and team issues through disciplined problem-solving methodologies, fostering team learning and driving sustainable solutions.
  • Manage the governance and evolution of critical engineering foundational documents that underpin Failure Mode Avoidance processes, ensuring accuracy and design robustness.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, diverse engineering team distributed across three countries, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
  • Ensure clear, concise, and effective communication across all levels of management, with peers, and supporting personnel, fostering strong collaborative relationships and strategic stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering.
  • 6+ years of demonstrated experience in leading or significantly contributing to Product Development, Design and Release processes, preferably within the automotive or a related complex manufacturing industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in applying and optimizing Product Development Systems, methodologies, and quality control frameworks.
  • 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
  • Proficiency with core Ford engineering tools including FEDEBOM, WERS, Team Center, Bill of Material, AIMS, 8Ds, Engineering Sign Off, DFMEA, and Six Sigma principles.
  • Proven ability to make sound technical decisions, balancing engineering best practices with manufacturing feasibility and business objectives.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of independently driving complex engineering tasks to completion.
  • Proven leadership abilities, aligning with Ford Motor Company's OS Behaviors.
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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Product DevelopmentDesign and Release processesEngineering practicesQuality control frameworksFailure Mode AvoidanceEngineering Sign OffDFMEASix Sigma principlesProblem-solving methodologiesMass management
Soft skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational skillsSelf-motivationContinuous improvementTeam learningInnovationAccountability
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering