You will define the product roadmap and requirements for a diverse technology stack that spans low-level embedded systems and high-level server-side platforms, ensuring solutions enable continuous self-testing, autonomous software updates, real-time data reporting, and seamless integration between factory systems and vehicle platforms.
You will be instrumental in identifying and prioritizing product features that leap beyond traditional manufacturing and diagnostic paradigms—breaking new ground on never-done-before solutions for not-yet-shipped hardware. This requires exceptional product leadership, innovative thinking, and a bold approach to defining solutions in a safety-critical, real-time environment.
By strategically guiding the advancement of in-house diagnostic, testing, and flashing capabilities, you will empower Ford to rapidly innovate and deliver superior manufacturing yield and customer experiences.
You will also manage and foster strong relationships with external vendors and technology partners, aligning their deliverables and roadmaps with Ford's strategic goals to ensure seamless integration of third-party solutions.
Your product leadership will directly contribute to unlocking the full potential of Vehicle-as-X, turning vehicles into active participants in their assembly, quality assurance, and lifecycle management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in software and hardware delivery, with a strong background in embedded systems and automotive software platforms.
Proven ability to lead cross-disciplinary collaboration with hardware engineers, manufacturing quality teams, calibration specialists, and data analytics groups.
Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with third-party vendors, from technology evaluation and selection to ensuring successful delivery and integration of vendor-supplied hardware and software.
Deep understanding of hardware-software integration challenges specific to diagnostic toolchains, including root cause analysis, logging, and fault injection in vehicle assembly and operation.
Demonstrated expertise in designing diagnostic tools and frameworks that ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability within high-volume manufacturing and factory-floor environments.
Experience defining and driving key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing yield improvement, defect reduction, and failure detection rates, aligning diagnostics development with measurable business outcomes.
Proven experience in developing or defining advanced flashing tools and capabilities for both factory systems and autonomous software updates, ensuring seamless integration with vehicle platforms.
Experience with automotive diagnostic protocols and standards such as UDS, OBD-II, CAN, LIN and ISO 14229.
Strong knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and cybersecurity principles applicable to automotive diagnostics and flashing tools.

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded systemsautomotive software platformsdiagnostic toolsflashing toolsroot cause analysisloggingfault injectionkey performance indicatorsautomotive diagnostic protocolsfunctional safety standards

Soft Skills

product leadershipinnovative thinkingcross-disciplinary collaborationrelationship managementstrategic guidance

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeISO 26262 certification