Director, Vehicle Systems Engineering

About Ford

Come help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. It's a belief that has fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today, it drives our commitment to become the world's most trusted mobility company, designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely, confidently, and freely. Ford is experiencing significant business transformation in an ever-changing propulsion and digital world, and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey.

About EVDD

Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford's excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected EVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production.

As part of the future, we have the EVDD function. Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design leadership - driving the future of the digital technologies.

Ford is redefining how it will build a better world for the future by creating a culture and opportunities where employees will capitalize on Ford's excellence in designing and building the most iconic products while also helping develop the future of world-class connected EVs. Ford is transforming our global automotive business to scale EVs, strengthen operations, and unlock value. We will deliver the speed of a startup, with the deep expertise of high-volume production.

The Opportunity

The Director, Vehicle Systems Engineering will be reporting to the Executive Director of Platform Architecture and Prototyping.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Systems Engineering team leading FNV2 & 3, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

• Oversee the end-to-end development of vehicle features and systems, from concept to production, ensuring alignment with product requirements and company objectives.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, design, software engineering, and hardware engineering to define feature requirements and drive execution.

• Provide technical guidance and expertise in areas such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), connectivity, infotainment, autonomous driving, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.

• Ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability in feature development, including rigorous testing, validation, and verification processes.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with feature development, proactively addressing issues to ensure successful delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize feature development processes, tools, and methodologies, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and stakeholders, providing regular updates and insights.

The Opportunity

The Director, Vehicle Systems Engineering will be reporting to the Executive Director of Platform Architecture and Prototyping.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Systems Engineering team leading FNV2 & 3, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

• Oversee the end-to-end development of vehicle features and systems, from concept to production, ensuring alignment with product requirements and company objectives.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, design, software engineering, and hardware engineering to define feature requirements and drive execution.

• Provide technical guidance and expertise in areas such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), connectivity, infotainment, autonomous driving, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.

• Ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability in feature development, including rigorous testing, validation, and verification processes.

• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with feature development, proactively addressing issues to ensure successful delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize feature development processes, tools, and methodologies, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and stakeholders, providing regular updates and insights.