We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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!

In this position...

A Vehicle Hardware Engineer (VHE) acts as single point of contact for Program to Functional Engineering while ensuring and coordinating functional support and assisting functional teams in any way possible to remove roadblocks and get the job done. VHE are process owners for the function.

What you'll do…

• Drive internal functional issue resolution (Function, PT and Underbody Systems, Electrical EDS).

• Escalate issues when needed.

• Drive cross-functional issue resolution (program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, suppliers, etc.)

• Lead resolution of PD launch issues via JIRAs, CRs, CMFs, FCPA, Alerts, & other launch performance metrics for on time delivery of launch.

• Lead NMPDC whiteboard issues resolution and PCN generation and approval during DCV builds.

• Active on-site PT/Underbody/Electrical EDS SPOC for program, attributes, VO, and NML teams trough launch phases from LR through OKTB.

• Ensure alignment of engineering resources to budget for all phases of the program.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

3+ years’ experience in PT or Underbody or Electrical System Integration.

Even better, you may have...

Demonstrated Production Launch Experience.

Demonstrated experience with Program Management.

Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of 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.

Demonstrated the ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering).

Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of GPDS processes and FEDEBOM.

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

• 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8 .

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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Requisition ID : 28483