Mgr, Propulsion Systems and OBD Core

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Are you a seasoned leader passionate about powertrain On-Board Diagnostics, robustness, and quality? Ford Motor Company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Propulsion Systems and OBD Core Manage to lead our global team in developing and releasing best-in-class On-Board Diagnostic calibrations for ICE and HEV applications. In this critical leadership role, you will be instrumental in ensuring our vehicles meet stringent regulatory requirements, while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration and driving continuous quality improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional leadership and technical skills, and are dedicated to shaping the future of mobility, we invite you to join our team.

In this position...

• Global OBD Calibration Leadership: Manage a department responsible for the development, sign-off, and release of On-Board Diagnostic calibrations for gas, diesel, and hybrid applications across our global product portfolio.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all software and calibration efforts are aligned with critical regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate extensively with hardware and software teams to deliver integrated OBD excellence.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate extensively with hardware and software teams to deliver integrated OBD excellence.
• Emissions & OBD Compliance: Partner with aftertreatment systems teams to deliver calibrations that are emissions and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) compliant, while also meeting catalyst cost targets.
• Quality Assurance: Lead cross-functional Powertrain Systems Tech Teams to improve systemic challenges on high leverage OBD monitors like Catalyst, Misfire, and Fuel/Evap.
  

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Powertrain Systems Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in On-Board Diagnostics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues across multiple programs effectively and efficiently.
• Outstanding leadership skills with a proven track record of guiding teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a challenging environment.
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills.

Even better, you may have...

• 10+ years of experience in Powertrain Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in On-Board Diagnostics.
• Master of Science (MS) or Master of Business Administration (MBA).

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.

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/LL5

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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