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... We are seeking an exceptionally accomplished Technical Expert in Brake Systems Engineering to join our dynamic and globally integrated Brake Engineering team. In this critical role, you will leverage your deep expertise to lead the development and advancement of our next-generation braking technologies, particularly as vehicle systems evolve with increasing mechatronic content and complexity. You will provide indispensable technical leadership to our global core and applications brake engineering teams, guiding the development of core foundation documents for Brake System Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) and establishing robust standards for Functional Safety (ISO 26262). Your proven ability to pilot and refine processes, such as Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) and engineering discipline applications (e.g., DVP&R, DFMEA), will be key to ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will also be instrumental in optimizing system integration by leading the engineering of interfaces with neighboring vehicle systems (e.g., Power Supply, Powertrain, CAN). This position offers a unique opportunity for a visionary leader passionate about solving complex technical challenges, driving process efficiency through strategic initiatives like the MagicDraw rollout, and contributing to long-term innovation in areas such as microchip sourcing, rare earth metal management, and Park Brake Technology. Your experience in leading problem-solving for critical system-level performance and quality issues, coupled with your ability to represent brake system engineering in high-level strategic forums, will be vital to our success. If you thrive in a collaborative, global, and dynamic environment, and possess the digital fluency to adapt and apply new technologies, we invite you to help define the future of automotive brake systems. What you'll do... + Providing comprehensive technical leadership as a Technical Expert in Brake Systems Engineering to all global brake engineering teams. + Leading the development of core foundation documents for Brake System Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). + Leading the development of standards and requirements for Brake System Functional Safety. + Leading the engineering of interfaces with neighboring systems, including Power supply, Powertrain, and CAN. + Supporting Technical Leaders (TLs) in writing brake system level Requirements and Test Methods. + Leading the MagicDraw rollout for all brake core documents across the global team, including leading related training. + Supporting Brake Applications Engineers in achieving successful sign-off of the Brake System Technical Design Review (TDR) with Brake Tech Leaders. + Driving the cooperative initiative of Atomic Requirements. + Contributing to microchip sourcing strategy development. + Supporting rare earth metal management efforts. + Assisting Technical Leaders with the Park Brake Technology roll out. + Leading problem-solving efforts for complex system-level performance issues and quality issues, including root cause analysis and resolution. + Representing brake system engineering in the Brake Technical Leaders Strategy Forum and other leadership discussions. You'll have... **Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar discipline.** 10+ years of progressive experience in automotive brake systems engineering, with significant experience in global technical leadership roles. Even better, you may have... Graduate Degree in Engineering or similar discipline. Demonstrated work experience in functional Brake Engineering at Ford, another OEM, or a major Brake Systems supplier. Deep expertise in brake system design, development, validation, and integration with vehicle mechatronic systems. Strong understanding and practical application of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) principles. Proficiency with MagicDraw for core document development and process standardization. Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and understanding of mechatronic systems and embedded controls. Digital Fluency: Ability to not just use technology, but to truly understand how it works and apply that understanding to problem-solve, create, and adapt to new systems and tools. This emphasizes critical thinking and conceptual grasp of digital concepts alongside technical skills. Strong leadership skills – an inherent self-starter, self-motivated, with a strong drive for results. Proven project management skills, capable of managing complex initiatives by balancing big-picture objectives with detailed administration. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving results. Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to lead complex technical problem-solving initiatives. Able to work effectively in unfamiliar and unstructured situations and achieve success. Ability to travel and support Ford Motor Company final assembly plants and supplier sites, when required, during project delivery. 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 childcare 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1 (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https:/fordcareers.co/LL6SP1\_\_;!!N\_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!DINqMEcWDSdsuwqxaNs-piM7f\_0t7zqUwpzGFrjWFPTmZb15XgdiyURNo2sfWr9Q3C3DzSKU2KYRci7V$) This position is a range of salary grades **LL6** . **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. \#LI-Remote \#LI-DW1 **Requisition ID** : 49220