Technical Specialist - Body Exterior Optomechanical Systems jobs at Ford in United States, Dearborn

This position is for an experienced Hot End Exhaust Design and Release (D&R) Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release activities, coordination of supplier deliverables, and quality/warranty issue resolution associated with hot end exhaust systems/subsystems on current and forward model applications.

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The Ford Exterior Lighting Electronics & Software Engineer role interfaces with a variety of engineering fields including mechanical, electrical, software, and optics. This position involves responsibilities including definition of requirements, electronics design, software development, tooling, validation testing, and launching in an assembly plant during the development of Exterior Lighting products throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle. This role requires an engineer to lead and drive a cross functional team that includes lighting suppliers, electronics suppliers, optics, software developers, studio, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality functions. Our ideal candidate desires to build their career as an engineer within exterior lighting. This candidate must demonstrate clear communication and project management skills and is a passionate, hard-working person who enjoys taking on challenges and following through with robust solutions.

Join Ford’s mission to modernize automotive manufacturing through innovative, intelligent software. As a Software Engineer, you'll be at the intersection of the digital and physical—developing and deploying cutting-edge vehicle scheduling applications that bring data, automation, and intelligence to the factory floor. You'll help build the platforms that power our plants, enabling real-time insights and resilient operations that scale with the future of mobility.

The Drivetrain System of a vehicle is a sophisticated, integrated assembly of components designed to efficiently transfer power from the engine/battery to the wheels, enabling propulsion, precise torque delivery, and optimal vehicle performance. The Drivetrain System of the vehicle also includes the design to allow for the control of lateral movement, controlled deceleration, and body control during operation. These systems are crucial for vehicle dynamics, fuel efficiency, and, most importantly, safety, providing the necessary motive force and control.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled systems engineer for the Drivetrain System. You will work with other systems engineers, functional SMEs, and Technical Specialists by leveraging advanced technologies to improve quality and efficiency for all programs. You will work with the team in executing full system engineering, systems MBFMA, and systems delivery.

A systems engineering organization provides end-to-end solutions, encompassing the entire lifecycle of complex systems. From initial concept and requirements analysis through design, development, integration, testing, and deployment, such an organization ensures seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-performance systems. By combining technical expertise, project management skills, and a holistic approach to system design, a systems engineering organization optimizes efficiency and ensures that solutions meet both functional and operational requirements.

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The Ford Exterior Lighting Engineer role spans a variety of engineering fields including mechanical, electrical, software, and optics. This position involves responsibilities including definition of requirements, product design, tooling, validation testing, and launching in an assembly plant during the development of Exterior Lighting products throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle. This role requires an engineer to lead and drive a cross functional team that includes lighting suppliers, optics, software, studio, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality functions. Our ideal candidate desires to build their career as an engineer within exterior lighting. This candidate must demonstrate clear communication and project management skills and is a passionate, hard-working person who enjoys taking on challenges and following through with robust solutions.