Hardware Integration Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Hardware Integration Engineer resolving functional issues and driving system design efficiencies at Ford. Responsible for managing system cost and ensuring program milestone success.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive functional issue resolution between functional engineering teams. (Exterior Systems & Structures, IPSE, EE Hardware and Underbody Systems, etc.) to support program milestones.
Drive cross-functional issue resolution (program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, suppliers, etc.) to support program milestones.
Drive system design efficiency, finding solutions to reduce complexity, vehicle cost and/or vehicle weight.
Manage system cost status with D&R / finance teams by reviewing engineering analysis of design changes, ensuring efficient vehicle solution is being brought forward to program.
Report in a weekly basis program status and progress to leadership team.
Lead escalation of issues when needed.
Lead resolution of PD launch issues via JIRA, AIMS, CRs, FCPA, Alerts, & other launch performance metrics for on time delivery of launch.
Provide issue resolution updates to the Integration and Program teams.
Ensure alignment of engineering resources to budget for all phases of the program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
3- 5+ years’ of experience with one or more of the following systems: Dressed Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Cooling Hoses & Bottles, Low Pressure Air Induction, High Pressure Air Induction, eDrive, Traction Battery, and HV Modules.
Onsite collaboration expected for at least 4 days per week.
Design and Release Engineering or Vehicle Engineering experience is preferred.
Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of GPDS engineering milestones & GPDS process.
Experience in the Cost Setting Process and Functional Led Cost/Appearance Delivery Process.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (open, clear, and inclusive).
Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results.
Demonstrated organizational and delegation skills with proper follow-up.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload managing immediate and future needs.
Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

Dressed EngineTransmissionTransfer CaseCooling HosesLow Pressure Air InductionHigh Pressure Air InductioneDriveTraction BatteryHV ModulesDesign and Release Engineering

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skillsdelegation skillsissue resolutionprioritizationrelationship buildingcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering