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Body Control Release Train Engineer/Engineering Program Manager

Job ID
60874

Overview

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  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Type: Hybrid

Body Control Release Train Engineer/Engineering Program Manager

Job ID
60874

Body Control Release Train Engineer/Engineering Program Manager


We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.


Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...
Ford is seeking to hire an individual with embedded software knowledge to be a Release Train Engineer / Engineering  Program Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of software in a body module via agile methodologies. They will perform program management tasks and have a high level working knowledge of the algorithms, functional specification, and help resolve vehicle/bread board issues

What you'll do...

  • Interface and Support with the Design & Release Engineer (D&R) to deliver a quality product on time 

  • Project management interfacing and working closely with the Body Controls team and suppliers \

  • Provide project management and technical leadership to the Body Controls team.  

  • Lead a Program Action Team (PAT) meeting with a weekly cadence 

  • Maintain lists of deliverables, software releases and issues 

  • Drive items on the list to closure in a timely manner meeting Ford milestones 

  • Track software through cradle to grave life cycle 

  • Report out to management as necessary possibly explaining multiple solutions and the pros/cons of each solution 

  • Develop/Review Supplier deliverables 

  • Project work plans 

  • Track supplier manpower for Software Development, Systems Integration and Validation. Identify resource inconsistencies 

  • Provide estimates and review actuals for cost and timing of making software changes 

  • Ensure Software development plans meet Ford timing 

  • Schedule software releases to meet Ford timing and are delivered accordingly 

  • Drive the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R), and Non-Testable Matrix (NTM) 

  • Drive Functional Safety (if applicable) 

  • Support the following tasks 

  • Work with the Full Service Supplier (FSS) software team explaining software requirements. 

  • Schedule Software design reviews with Suppliers 

  • Software Change Management 

You'll have...

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field. 
  • 1+ years Project Management or Project Lead position 
  • 1+ years Embedded Software or Hardware experience 
  • 5+ years of engineering experience. 

Even better, you may have...

  • Knowledge of control theory and algorithm design
  • Knowledge of agile development processes 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office products
  • Working knowledge of Matlab/Stateflow 
  • Working knowledge of Jira 
  • Working knowledge of agile development processes
  • Experience in working with, and/or for an Electronics Control Manufacturer or OEM is desirable 
  • Knowledge of AutoSAR and RTE 
  • Knowledge of CAN/LIN 
  • Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety 

    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 salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $72,480-162,120., Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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.

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

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Support designed to go the distance.

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

  • Health and Wellness

    Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.

  • Financial and Retirement Programs

    Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.

  • Flexible Vacation and Holidays

    Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.

  • Vehicle Discount Program

    The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.

  • Family Growth and Support

    Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.

  • Additional Programs

    Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

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