Job Description

Job Description & Qualifications

Enhanced Central Gateway (ECG) Module Design and Release Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods, you’ll work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We’re seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

 What you’ll be able to do:

Lead component packaging and integration of ECG on multiple vehicle lines
Ensure Programs’ deliverables are met on time and with the highest quality. Following Ford development process and tools such as: FEDEBOM, Packaging/Digital Buck, DPA Checks, WERS, FEDE, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, IVS SW release process, DVP&R, Engineering Signoff, etc.
Develop work plans and lead resolution of ECG implementation and validation related issues
Lead Design Validation and Production Validation for components of ECG
Support prototype vehicle builds and production vehicle launches
Lead current production/assembly plant issues associated with ECG features/parts
Occasional travel to Assembly plants to support vehicle launch and production issues
Lead quality and warranty analysis of production vehicles

The minimum requirements we seek:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering
5+ years of experience in automotive engineering or product development in electrical area.
2+ years of experience with Ford Product Development and release tools using one of the following: FEDE, VSEM, WERS (release management System), AIMS (issue tracking system), FEDEBOM, JIRA (software bugs tracking system) or Teamcenter.

Our preferred requirements:

PPAP and APQP knowledge.
Proficient in Root cause analysis and DFMEA
CAD packaging knowledge
Software management knowledge
Previous experience as a D&R or Application Engineer for electronic modules
Familiarity with CAN communication protocol
Familiarity with Ford product development and GPDS processes (i.e. eFDVS, VSEM, WERS, FSMS, AIMS, FEDEBOM, JIRA, Teamcenter, etc.)
Ability to use automotive tools: DET, CAN tools
Excellent leadership, communication and project management skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate with multi-functional teams and champion issue resolution to get the job done
Understanding of Vehicle Architecture and communication
Highly motivated, extremely proactive and attention to details

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.