Ford Motor Company is at the forefront of automotive innovation, and we're looking for a passionate, experienced Hardware-Focused Product Development Engineer to join our Digital Manufacturing Systems team. This senior role is crucial in shaping the future of vehicle manufacturing technology.
As our new team member, you'll leverage your expertise in systems integration and project management to guide hardware development from concept to completion. You'll be the vital link between our engineering teams and vendors, ensuring seamless execution of groundbreaking projects. Your responsibilities will include:
Imagining, inventing, and implementing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
Leading hardware development initiatives for next-generation Ford vehicles
Managing complex projects involving varied technologies, including low-level and server-side programming
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and problem-solving
Implementing novel solutions on pre-release hardware platforms
Our ideal candidate brings:
Extensive experience in hardware development and systems integration
Strong project management skills
Ability to work with a diverse technology stack
Passion for automotive innovation and manufacturing processes
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
At Ford, we foster an environment of innovation, rapid iteration, and autonomy. Our team values fun, camaraderie, continuous learning, and collaboration. We maintain high standards through constructive code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and pair programming. We also prioritize building strong personal relationships within our team and with our partners.
Join us in turning great ideas into extraordinary products and customer experiences. Your passion and dedication at Ford can lead to unprecedented accomplishments in the automotive industry. If you're ready to be at the forefront of manufacturing technology and shape the future of Ford vehicles, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the team that's driving the future of automotive manufacturing!
Collaborate with engineering teams: Work with design, firmware, and software engineers, translating product requirements into hardware specifications. Use your expertise to inform design decisions and ensure alignment with product goals.
Participate in design reviews.
Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage vendors for equipment, integrators, and fabricators. Negotiate contracts, manage timelines, and ensure quality control. Your experience managing vendor relationships in high-profile projects will be essential.
Hardware Integration Support: Provide guidance on integrating hardware components into systems. Review schematics, layouts, and designs, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and cost targets. Your hands-on experience with installations will be invaluable.
Prototyping and Testing: Oversee prototyping, working with vendors to create functional prototypes of systems and custom hardware. Develop and execute test plans to validate performance, using your experience to anticipate potential issues.
Project Management: Manage hardware aspects of product development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Your experience managing projects, including budget oversight and tight timelines, will be directly applicable.
Stay Up-to-Date: Maintain knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies within the space, particularly large-scale installations, interactive exhibits, and custom hardware.
Minimum Qualifications
Proven experience in systems integration and project management (10+ years preferred).
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Understanding of hardware design, installation techniques, and best practices.
Experience with custom hardware solutions.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Experience with project management methodologies.
Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing hardware.
Familiarity with CAD software (Sketchup/AutoCAD).
Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6HTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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