Global Head of IVI - Audio & Connectivity Domain HW Architecture

Job ID: 72687
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Category: PD Operations and Quality

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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

Job Type: Full time
Work Type: Hybrid

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About Ford

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? 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.

The Role

As the Global Head of IVI, Audio, & Connectivity Domain Hardware, you will hold enterprise-wide accountability for the hardware architecture, technology strategy, industrialization, and lifecycle delivery of Ford’s In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), Audio, Display, and Connectivity systems.

In this leadership role, you will bridge long-range cycle planning and advanced engineering with high-volume vehicle program execution. Leading both Core and Application engineering organizations globally, you will drive modular, reusable, and cost-optimized hardware architectures across all Ford vehicle platforms. You will establish technical governance, ensure seamless integration with modern zonal electrical architectures, and partner closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Software teams to deliver world-class digital cabin experiences that meet rigorous quality, cost, cybersecurity, and launch targets.

Key Responsibilities...

Strategic Roadmaps & Commodity Business Planning

Define and execute the multi-year hardware technology roadmap and commodity business plans across IVI, Audio, Display, and Connectivity in alignment with enterprise product cycles.
Champion platform modularity, scalability, and hardware reuse globally to maximize return on investment, reduce complexity, and accelerate time-to-market.
Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Finance to align technical roadmaps with sourcing strategies, supplier capabilities, capital allocations, and Total Value Management (TVM) cost-reduction targets.

Architecture, Core & Application Engineering

Direct global Core and Application engineering teams, establishing domain hardware architectures, unified design rules, interfaces, and technical standards.
Ensure seamless cross-functional alignment across hardware, embedded software, vehicle electrical architectures, zonal compute controllers, RF/antennas, power systems, and cybersecurity/functional safety frameworks.
Lead executive-level architecture reviews, design sign-offs, technical maturity gates, and critical trade-off analyses.

Systems Integration & Program Delivery

Maintain end-to-end delivery accountability from concept feasibility and advanced technology maturation through high-volume production launch and sustained lifecycle support.
Drive disciplined engineering execution using rigorous systems engineering practices, including robust requirements management, DFMEA, worst-case circuit analysis, and comprehensive validation plans.
Establish domain-wide technical readiness, launch sign-off criteria, and post-launch field stabilization metrics.

Quality, Industrialization & Operational Excellence

Partner with Manufacturing and Tier-1/Tier-2 supply partners to guarantee production readiness, tooling capacity, supply-chain resilience, and seamless industrialization.
Champion zero-defect culture by proactively identifying root causes, mitigating technical risks, and rapidly resolving complex integration, launch, warranty, or field issues.
Lead executive-level technical escalations, providing strategic direction and decisive resolution for critical program roadblocks.

Global Organizational Leadership & Governance

Lead, mentor, and inspire a world-class global organization of engineering managers, chief architects, hardware specialists, and integration engineers.
Establish consistent global engineering processes, rigorous technical governance, and transparent decision-making rights.
Cultivate top technical talent, advance succession planning, and foster an inclusive, high-accountability engineering culture.

You'll Have...

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
15+ years of progressive engineering experience in high-complexity automotive electronic systems, consumer electronics, or connected embedded devices.
8+ years leading large-scale, multi-regional engineering organizations with direct oversight of both Core (platform) and Application (program delivery) teams.
Proven track record of architecting, industrializing, and launching complex electronic hardware commodities (infotainment, high-resolution displays, premium acoustics, or wireless telematics/connectivity).

You May Also Have...

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or an MBA with a strong technical undergraduate foundation.
Technical Expertise & Complexity: Deep domain mastery across high-speed digital circuit design, SoC/compute integration, RF/connectivity (5G/C-V2X, Wi-Fi, BT, GNSS), complex display modules, automotive audio processing/amplification, EMC/EMI mitigation, and thermal management within automotive environments.
Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success translating long-term business and consumer trends into actionable multi-year technology roadmaps, commodity sourcing strategies, and significant TVM/cost optimization results.
Systems Thinking & Problem Solving: Demonstrated mastery in resolving highly ambiguous, multidisciplinary engineering bottlenecks spanning hardware, firmware/software, vehicle networking (Ethernet, CAN, LIN), and vehicle power distribution.
Influence & Executive Communication: Exceptional executive presence with the ability to synthesize complex engineering trade-offs and build consensus across C-suite leadership, vehicle line directors, manufacturing operations, and global Tier-1 suppliers.
Discretion & Impact: Proven capability to operate with broad latitude and enterprise-level discretion, making high-impact decisions that balance cost, performance, quality, and program delivery on a global scale.

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.

Our benefits summary can be found here:

2026-New-Hire-Benefit-Summary-LL4.pdf

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 4.
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.

Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Onsite #LI-MB3

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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.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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