Powertrain Controls Supervisor - Engine Controls Software

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Ford's Propulsion Software and Diagnostics team is looking for a Controls Supervisor to lead our Gasoline Air, Torque, Starting, and Accessories Software Controls team. You'll manage a high-performing group of engineers who deliver embedded controls software for engine start/stop, torque management, low-voltage/battery systems, and regulatory compliance (EU7, FMVSS) across platforms spanning our full vehicle portfolio. This role combines technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on ownership of software quality, delivery pace, and modernization — with the opportunity to directly shape how Ford meets emissions regulations and safety standards while driving engineering excellence at scale.

As a PTEC Controls Supervisor on the Propulsion Software and Diagnostics team, you'll lead a team of engineers responsible for the software controls that keep Ford's engines running safely, cleanly, and reliably — from the moment a vehicle starts to how it manages torque, air intake, low-voltage power, and regulatory compliance across our global gas and diesel lineup. This is a role for a technical leader who thrives on high delivery volume, deep cross-functional partnership, and driving modernization without ever losing sight of quality.

What you'll do...

• Lead the Gasoline Air, Torque, Starting, and Accessories Software Controls team within the Propulsion Software and Diagnostics Department
• Own and communicate the status of all team work products in design reviews and management escalation meetings, taking full accountability for all embedded controls developed by the team
• Drive delivery across a broad and demanding scope — including AECD regulatory reviews, EU7/FMVSS compliance deliverables, engine start/stop and power management features (e.g., ENGST/STPEX/PSTAT), and low-voltage/battery system controls (LVSM/BIC)
• Collaborate with global gas and diesel software development and calibration teams to plan and implement software on time and to high high-qualityquality standards
• Manage highly technical staff, fostering a culture of ownership, urgency, and proactive risk mitigation (e.g., identifying and resolving gating issues before they impact program milestones)
• Plan controls and monitors for gasoline and diesel engines, developing future technologies to meet emissions regulations and support new hardware technologies across platforms (e.g., P702, P708, P736, P768, CX735, S650, S750, V363)
• Use connected data and warranty/field reports to identify and resolve top quality issues related to engine control software, including rapid response to field-reported issues
• Use Jira to triage and prioritize a backlog of work across multiple scrum teams; demonstrate strong command of SAFe AGILE methodology and delivery metrics (Say/Do ratio, code coverage, static analysis, defect targets)
• Champion modernization and code-quality initiatives — architecture cleanup, tooling investment (e.g., AI-assisted development tools), and process migration efforts that benefit the broader engineering organization
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across peer product, integration, and service teams, exhibiting excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Enforce process discipline and drive continuous improvement in a constructive, non-confrontational manner

You'll have…

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field of study
• 5 years of software development experience, powertrain software preferred
• 2 years of experience supporting critical applications in an "always on" environment
• 6 months of experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, high-complexity technical delivery across regulatory, quality, and platform priorities simultaneously
  

Even better, you may have…

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field of study
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills working across diverse, interdependent teams
• Strong problem-solving skills (G8D, DMAIC)
• Working knowledge of Ford Quality processes and tools
• Working knowledge of GPDS Product Development Milestones and Deliverables
• Experience with data collection, simulation, test automation, and communication systems
• Experience with Ford powertrain tools – Blueprint, UPS, CFX, Unix, Clearcase, Jira, Matlab, Simulink, VS Code, GitHub
• Experience navigating regulatory compliance work (EU7, FMVSS) and cross-platform architecture initiatives

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800. 
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/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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. 

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