Ford Motor Company

Application Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dearborn • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Represent the Tech Platform in Vehicle Program forums, and represent the interests of Vehicle Programs in platform efforts
  • Championing complexity control within program content and cross carlines
  • Support delivery of vehicle programs, OTA updates, and quality actions
  • Driving architecture and strategy changes through the cross-functional teams and throughout the lifecycle of the Programs
  • Managing communication of all changes, cost, investment, and adherence to feature/hardware bundle requirements through standard scorecards.
  • Partnering with Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach. Strong relationships and Over-communication at all levels is key to success.
  • Driving a quality focus into Platform disciplines including leading metrics.
  • Driving cost opportunities at a Platform level through the Vehicle Program life cycle (TVM).
  • Driving the execution of technology migration plans and productivity-related initiatives.
  • Managing Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
  • Execute assigned tasks related to vehicle program deliverables, including tracking and updating program-related progress and evidence in tools like Integrator or Jira.
  • Support the creation, documentation, and maintenance of program-specific system requirements, Bills of Features, and technical documentation (e.g., Tech Unit PDL).
  • Assist in identifying potential risks to system delivery and support the development and documentation of Delivery Recovery Plans (DRPs).
  • Escorting changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control, etc. Helping enterprise make faster decisions and reduce repeat DFs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or electrical/software integration, preferably within the automotive industry.
  • Basic understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, software integration principles, and overall system design.
  • Proficiency in identifying and escalating technical issues and risks within complex systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
  • Familiarity with common engineering tools and software (e.g., Jira, Integrator, or similar project management/issue tracking systems).
  • Ability to collaborate and connect cross-functionally
  • Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity.
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 & Tools
product developmentsystems engineeringelectrical integrationsoftware integrationvehicle electrical architecturessystem designtechnical issue identificationrisk mitigationprogram-specific system requirementsDelivery Recovery Plans
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationtenacityadaptabilityrelationship managementover-communicationcross-functional collaborationcomplexity controldecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering