Hardware Integration Engineer

Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Responsibilities

In this position...

SET 4 and SET 11 consists of the following systems of the vehicle: Dressed Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Cooling Hoses & Bottles, Low Pressure Air Induction, High Pressure Air Induction, eDrive, Traction Battery, and HV Modules. A SET 4/11 engineer will:

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.


What You'll Do...

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.


Qualifications

You'll have...

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.


Even better, you may have...

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).


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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.


Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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