Research & Advanced Engineering Vehicle Integration Supervisor

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? 
Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford.

The Research & Advanced Engineering Vehicle Integration Supervisor will lead the development, integration, and testing of innovative advanced electrified propulsion systems and technologies for future electrified vehicles. 

You'll have... 

B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field or foreign equivalency degree  5+ years of experience in design and development of electrified propulsion systems, components, or vehicles  1+ years of experience conducting tests of electrified vehicle components or systems in labs, breadboards, dynamometers, HIL/SIL, or on-road 2+ years of experience in electrified vehicle architecture, systems, and components  1+ years experience successfully leading large cross-functional teams with demonstrated track record of timely, high-quality delivery to program milestones  3+ years of experience using engineering problem-solving tools and methods to find and address root cause  3+ years experience delivering concise technical project reviews to management 

Even better, you may have...

Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field Experience troubleshooting electrified prototype vehicles or components with diagnostic tools including data collection and analysis and driving issues to resolution. Experience with electrified vehicle architecture design and testing, HV/LV EDS design, CAN/LIN network topology, electrical wiring schematics, and device transmittals. Experience using data acquisition systems, data processing and analysis for design, development, and validation of propulsion systems Demonstrated track record of delivering new technologies to vehicle programs  Familiarity with electrified vehicle controls and calibration strategies Strong and effective leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

 

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.

This position is a leadership level 6.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position. 
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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. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-JS1
 

What you'll do...

Lead vehicle integration team to develop, build, and test next-generation electrified light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty advanced electrified vehicles. Lead electrified prototype vehicle and propulsion system builds, vehicle commissioning, development testing, troubleshooting, and repair.  Lead design of HV and LV electrical architecture, power distribution, and vehicle CAN/LIN network communications, voltage compatibility and load analysis, and device transmittals. Lead testing of new propulsion system technology and vehicles on breadboards, dynamometers, and vehicles Manage vehicle test fleet, breadboard lab, vehicle service garages, APTL site 20 AWD dyno operations, and material & storage logistics Lead team through the collection and analysis of vehicle data to evaluate new propulsion system technology   Apply problem solving tools and methods to solve problems related to vehicle build, commissioning, and testing  Apply systems engineering tools and methods for new technology development