Ford Motor Company

Analyst

• Strategic Management of Litigation Portfolio: Take full responsibility for the portfolio of administrative and judicial tax proceedings of the group companies in Brazil. This includes in-depth analysis of issued tax assessments, defining the most appropriate defense strategy and supervising its execution through all instances.
• Coordination of External Law Firms: Select, coordinate and actively manage specialized external law firms. This involves ensuring strict compliance with procedural deadlines, aligning defense and litigation strategies, supervising the quality of work, and managing contracts and the budget allocated for these services.
• Monitoring and Updating Systems: Keep the company’s electronic case management system (Projuris, or other internal system) rigorously updated, recording every development, deadline and relevant decision.
• Legislative and Jurisprudential Monitoring and Analysis: Maintain constant, proactive monitoring of federal, state and municipal tax legislation, as well as of legal theories and cases under discussion in courts and administrative bodies that may impact or be of interest to the company.
• Identification of Opportunities and Risks: Based on the analysis of assessments, transactions and legislative/jurisprudential developments, proactively identify opportunities for tax savings or potential risks and report them to the relevant areas.
• Management of Tax Contingencies: Work closely with accounting, tax and audit teams to update and quantify tax contingencies. This includes preparing monthly and quarterly closings and reviewing financial statements with respect to tax provisions.
• Reports and Presentations: Prepare detailed reports and executive presentations on the status of the litigation portfolio, the evolution of contingencies and other topics relevant to senior management and other areas.
• Internal and External Support: Provide tax litigation support to operational areas in the analysis of new business initiatives, assist the Tax Audit/Compliance team in responding to public authorities, and actively participate in internal and external audits, providing required information and support.
• Tax Compliance: Manage the renewal processes for federal and state tax compliance certificates, ensuring the company meets its formal obligations.
• Analysis of Special Programs: Evaluate and calculate the tax effects of participating in amnesty programs, REFIS or similar schemes.
• Monitoring of Tax Criminal Cases: In coordination with the legal department and external firms, monitor criminal proceedings related to tax matters, aligning defense strategies.
• Modernization and Continuous Improvement: Support and lead initiatives to simplify and modernize tax management, promoting the use of technological tools and data analytics to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Support for Corporate Transactions: Prepare tax reports and reviews for corporate transactions and initiatives that require a litigation analysis.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate and collaborate on projects involving teams from different areas of the company.

Senior Tax Litigation Analyst

QA Engineer

• Define and own the execution of research projects tied to production needs to improve quality, decrease cost, and deliver vehicle level attributes.
• Plan testing of battery cells that are new to Ford with a focus on understanding the affected vehicle level performance attributes.
• Relate battery cell electrode level or material level data and characteristics to cell level performance attributes and failure modes.
• Post-process battery cell, pack, and vehicle test data. Use data to define problems and demonstrate performance to objectives / requirements.
• Work with the R&A and Product Development teams on modeling needs, BMS simulations, or hardware solutions as they relate to solving complex problems.
• Define requirements for /review the design of custom retention fixtures for cell and module testing. Continue to interface with lab testing teams to help identify further iterative design changes.
• Define requirements for instrumentation for given test needs. Continue to interface with lab testing teams to ensure data quality.
• Review fleet / connected vehicle data as it relates to root cause characterization of potential warranty issues or setting requirements/ goals for research project goals.
• Transfer developed technologies/solutions to product teams by supporting verification testing at cell, module, pack or vehicle level.

Battery Cell Integration and Testing Engineer

Engineer

• Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
• Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
• Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams, and other groups throughout the company
• Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
• Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
• Lead report outs to management
• Represent VME FAE at VRT functions, supporting as required
• Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
• Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants which include, but are not limited to, assessing manufacturing feasibility, estimating facility and tooling costs, updating engineering concerns, and writing of purchase orders.
• Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts and PSOs.
• Support GSPAS, PFMEA and control plan updates, delta audits, GERT investigations, ECN maintenance, change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
• Provide support for containment on stop ships
• Assist with incoming quality
• Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty binning meetings.
• Support corporate labor initiatives

Manufacturing Engineer

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Manage the cost development for key vehicle systems (Thermal, Cooling, and Powertrain subsystems). Monitor and communicate the financial status of forward model programs compared to targets.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Engineering, and Cost Estimating to drive efficient supplier sourcing decisions. Analyze supplier quotes to ensure optimal pricing and value.
• Proactively identify and explore cost reduction opportunities across Material Cost, Tooling, and ED&T (Engineering, Design, & Testing). Lead projects to reduce waste and improve program margins.
• Monitor program health against the "Idea to Implementation" (I2I) roadmap. Identify financial risks (Risks & Opportunities) early and present actionable data to leadership.
• Analyze large datasets to provide ad-hoc support for business cases, complexity reduction, and special projects. utilize data to support continuous improvement.
• Support key program initiatives including Quality, Regulatory compliance, and complexity reduction, ensuring alignment between financial goals and engineering requirements.

Material Cost Finance Analyst – Product Development

Engineering Manager

• Lead software engineering teams that deliver end-to-end software products from conception to production for millions of drivers around the world.
• Manage and grow software engineers by providing regular performance feedback, career coaching, and development opportunities.
• Lead with customer focus alongside partners in the software development triad, including Digital Product + Digital Design, to deliver high-quality features to our customers.
• Actively participate in reviewing, evaluating, and providing feedback on product designs and architectures with a software engineering focus.
• Actively seek to improve the engineering delivery pipeline reducing cycle time and increasing quality and security posture.
• Apply advanced concepts, theories, and principles to create multi-disciplinary innovations and solutions for the most complex or risky business situations.
• Develop and socialize new engineering principles and practices to improve the organization.
• Provide thought leadership and perspective across multiple organizations to eliminate knowledge silos.
• Drive continuous improvement and build a learning organization.
• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging products and technologies.

Software Engineering Manager, Mobile

Solutions Engineer

• Design and execute comprehensive UAT plans.
• Coordinate with end-users to test the software in simulated environments, ensuring it meets all functional requirements before hitting the manufacturing engineering toolkit.
• Lead demonstrations of new features and prototypes to key stakeholders to validate concepts, gather immediate feedback, and ensure the product is moving in the right direction.
• Provide ongoing technical and transformation support of Siemens PLM tools to Ford’s global manufacturing implementation teams.
• Deliver training sessions to engineers and plant personnel, and monitor usage metrics to drive active adoption of the new technology.
• Bring global teams together to align common training material, best practices, creation of knowledge bases.

Manufacturing Systems Solutions Engineer, UAT & Support

Designer

• Own processes, communication, and documentation during transition to high volume production
• Develop correct specs for successful RFQ's using reliability goals and FMEA's
• Evaluate supplier capabilities using Product DFM & Process DFM tools
• Define supplier quality goals during DFM negotiations and prototype phases for pre-production activities
• Conduct supplier visits to ensure accuracy of information
• Support design team in generating and checking 2-D drawings and component specifications
• Define internal specification development procedures
• Perform design for manufacturing review of components and systems
• Validate quoted costs vs. reality of production, and eliminate supplier waste for optimized cost
• Help define and drive program schedule based on supplier lead-times
• Ensure engineering design work and supplier milestones are met
• Directly contribute to hiring and building out of engineering and quality teams

Design Industrialization Engineer

• Plan, coordinate, and execute battery pack validation tests covering various categories including performance, durability, and abuse
• Author test scripts for equipment including cyclers, chambers, chillers, and DAQ systems
• Own data storage and visualization
• Analyze test data and generate test reports, evaluating compliance with requirements and identifying issues or opportunities for improvement
• Work alongside systems engineers to define requirements
• Work alongside cell engineers to define test profiles and correlate cell and pack results
• Work alongside prototyping and logistics teams to coordinate sample assembly and delivery
• Work cross-functionally across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service to communicate test results and provide feedback on battery design and integration
• Assist battery part owners to develop component-level tests
• Setup data acquisition systems and specialized measurement equipment as needed
• Work with fabrication team as needed to design and build custom fixtures
• Manage external vendors and partners for additional testing capabilities.

Senior Battery Validation Engineer

Full-stack Engineer

• Lead the design, development, testing and maintenance of secure, high-performance boot loaders for Ford's next generation electric vehicles.
• Work cross-functionally to define the boot loader architecture and interfaces for multiple ECUs using a variety of microprocessors.
• Work with/resolve ambiguity in requirements/specifications/designs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across the organization related to security, boot loaders and software updates.
• Design safe, secure, portable code that scales as new ECUs and hardware platforms are added.
• Implement secure boot.
• Implement secure software update for a complex networked vehicle architecture using multiple physical layers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate functionality, reliability, and performance under various conditions.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity. Have deep understanding of bootloader architectures, including secure boot and secure software updates.
• Collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts. Deliver high-quality C code in a real-time embedded environment.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Bootloader

• Lead the design and implementation of software and systems related to Ford and Lincoln brand site products from requirements, design, development, coding, and deploy frameworks like React, Springboot, Adobe Experience Manager
• Collaborate directly and continuously with Product Managers and Product Owners to prioritize deliverables geared towards a business and user value-driven approach with a continuous improvement and innovative mindset.
• Provide application support and manage migrations.
• Conduct proof-of-concepts to support new features, ensuring quality and timely delivery using Agile practices.
• Develop the technical solution.
• Work with the Technical Architect to update the technical design.
• Automate performance monitoring and notification in the event of failures using best practices and tools.
• Champion an Agile mindset and Software Craftsmanship practices, contributing to and leading the agile team for quality deliverables.
• Research new technologies, influence enterprise technology shifts, and implement new trends impacting Ford application delivery.
• Participate in and champion highly collaborative practices, including:
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Security practices (SAST/DAST)
• Use of monitoring, logging, and tracing tools (Dynatrace, etc.)
• Engage in Agile practices including, but not limited to, Stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint demos, and journey mapping.

Senior Software Engineer – AEM Full Stack

Software Engineer

• Help shape the future of Ford Credit by driving the execution and improvement of Ford Credit’s operations and customer experience by apply AI – with a large focus on agentic systems – within the business!
• Lead a specialized team of engineers who sit within our business units to drive AI-flavored solutions for solving our most difficult challenges.
• Be accountable for the performance and results of deployed AI within the business.
• Lead and mentor a team of forward-deployed engineers, working with enterprise architecture and our developer enablement teams to oversee the platform for AI.
• Champion the use of AI agents and agentic systems for both efficiency and growth opportunities across the organization.
• Work with engineering delivery teams to collaborate with business and product on AI-driven opportunities.
• Responsible for establishing best practices for process mapping, the selection of appropriate technology platforms, and the governance of non-deterministic systems.

Director of Engineering – Forward Deploy AI

Manager

• Lead digital strategy that authentically showcase Ford Philanthropy's impact in communities around the world.
• Manage a team of internal and external creative talent (e.g. agencies, contractors) to conceptualize and produce impact-centered content.
• Partner with Ford Marketing, Communications, and Philanthropy colleagues to identify compelling human-interest stories and impact data: from internal programs and external partners, translating them into engaging content.
• Oversee the creation and curation of compelling, multi-format content across Ford Philanthropy platforms (social, emerging channels) and integration into central Ford properties (e.g. From the Road and at Ford).
• Support development strategic, outside-the-box partnerships with creators and influencers to co-create authentic content that expand reach and deepen engagement with new audiences.
• Co-develop and coordinate content strategies with Ford Philanthropy partners building integrated storytelling processes that amplify collective impact and ensure consistent, compelling messaging.
• Manage process to support content pipelines and editorial calendars, keep the team on track to ensure the timely delivery of digital content.
• Continuously research, experiment with, and pilot new digital trends, innovative storytelling techniques, and emerging platforms.

Senior Digital Manager

Ecommerce

• Develop integrated, multi-channel marketing plans that message compelling offers Accessories and Parts-specific content.
• Co-create and drive the strategic communications elements of customer journeys intended to generate customer awareness and intention.
• Strategize, plan, and prioritize creative content to drive brand style, consistency, and effectiveness across our channels and advertising tiers.
• Be accountable for the performance of the strategy and content created by analyzing data and insights to drive continuous improvements and reach marketing objectives.

Ownership Marketing Specialist, eCommerce

Systems Engineer

• Work with the Ford Racing planning team in the development of future production and motorsports vehicles focusing on chassis, powertrain and body structure systems. Projects may include ground-up vehicles or platform derivatives for track or off-road segments.
• Coordinate design efforts between cross-functional activities (D&R, Vehicle Engineering, Chassis, VO, Suppliers) to ensure architectural compatibility between mechanical package, occupants and intended design requirements.
• Lead development of solutions and alternatives to meet the mechanical package and related targets.
• Develop and maintain suspension and tire motion models, system selection documents and program Specific data in support of the vehicle design.

Advanced Systems Engineer

• Create control/estimation algorithms for various body control features like window control, closure system, and lighting.
• Lead the design and integration of various body controls hardware components on electrical test assets such as benches, bucks, labcars, and vehicles.
• Collaborate with software integration teams to bring up core functions and broadcast software level requirements to electrical hardware and systems teams.
• Understand functional safety principles and participate in functional safety analyses of complex vehicle subsystems.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.
• Spearhead body controls feature development, working cross-functionally with hardware, software, architecture, and many other teams to author feature boundary diagrams and validation strategies.
• Author subsystem block diagrams and lead subsystem reviews through all vehicle program development phases
• Early phases of firmware development will focus on hardware validation, labcar testing, and setting up the automation framework for unit, SIL and HIL testing.