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Ford Motor Company Hardware Integration Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan
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...
Identify opportunity areas for optimization and part reduction
Drive cost reduction, weight minimization, quality improvements
Coordinate with Core Teams on system optimization opportunities and manage change
Drive SET Adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles
Champion trade-off decisions to balance within the VHE Function
What you'll do...
Lead Systems level sign-off for the assigned SET Zone
Collaborate/work with team members and external partners on packaging, weight, cost, labor, timing, and integration from a systems perspective according to assigned vehicle area and content.
Support functional sign-off and compatibility reviews to deliver all Program Milestones on-time with completed metrics
Drive cross-functional issue resolution (including program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, studio, color & materials sign off, suppliers etc.). Support escalation when needed
Manage total cost, content and other attributes & metrics within the SET Zone
Identify opportunity areas for optimization, part reduction
Drive cost reduction, weight minimization, quality improvements
Lead the overall optimization of the system
Coordinate with Core Teams on system optimization opportunities and manage change.
Drive SET Adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles
Support functional sign-off and compatibility reviews to deliver all Program Milestones on-time with completed metrics
Champion trade-off decisions to balance within the VHE Function
Drive cross-functional issue resolution (including program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, studio, color & materials sign off, suppliers etc.). Support escalation when needed
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
Must have the knowledge of Systems Engineering Fundamental and Design Thinking
Demonstrates critical thinking, courage, humility, decisiveness, flexibility, knowledge, vision, communications.
Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated ability to show initiative.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (open, clear, and inclusive)
Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results.
Demonstrated organizational & 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, Studio, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering)
Strong technical capability and problem-solving skills
Fluent in English Speaking and Writing
Even better, you may have...
Master’s in Systems Engineering or Engineering preferred.
5+ years’ experience in product engineering design environment
Demonstrated Production Launch experience.
Demonstrated experience with program management
Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of the Cost Process and Functional Led Cost/Appearance Delivery Process
Effective coaching skills
Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of GPDS processes
Strong understanding of Teamcenter, Bill of Materials management
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, 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 (https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 25629