Job Description
Powertrain Controls Transmission and Driveline Manager
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?
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.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Lead the teams designing and implementing control systems for multiple architectures (FNV2/3/4) of automatic transmission, traditional All Wheel Drive systems, and BEV torque split systems
- Guide the teams creating controls architecture solutions for new driveline technology to maintain a common code base and reusability
- Ensure control systems are designed for OBD compliance and meet all Functional Safety goals, including Range Selection and Park Controls
- Ensure all teams have a robust backlog management process and guide the prioritization of content with all stakeholders and downstream customers
- Ensure QOS adherence to achieve quality targets and support tools migration plan for all SW architectures
- Apply System Engineering principles for software development including Model Based Design standards
- Lead development of software feature / system DVMs and validation processes (MIL, SIL, HIL)
- Creation of innovative designs that are code and execution time efficient, utilizing latest industry standards
- Lead the teams to proactively utilize connected vehicle data to rapidly respond to any quality concerns that may arise while driving continuous improvement through active development with
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, or related degree, or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
- 10+ years of experience Powertrain Controls experience with full understanding of Powertrain Controls Software development processes
- 10 + years of Systems engineering experience with application of Ford failure mode avoidance tools (boundary diagram, FMEA, interface matrix, etc.)
- 10+ years of experience with software process standards (Model Based Design, MISRA, SPICE, CMMI, etc.) and working knowledge of HIL / SIL processes & tools
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, or related degree, or foreign equivalency degree
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem solving related to complex issues
- Team leader with strong collaborative decision making skills
- Strong drive for results, a sense of urgency and excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop and manage cross functional (VPSE/TDE Hardware /R&A/Chassis) relationships
- Passion for process discipline / efficiency and prevent recurrence mindset
- Ability to interpret customer expectations into requirements
- Knowledge of Powertrain Calibration and Powertrain vehicle sub-system integration desired
- Strong working knowledge of GPDS and GTDS processes and deliverables
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 5.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.
