In this position... 
Ford’s Quality, Warranty, Verification and Validation (QWVV) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a high performing Engineering organization. QWVV is customer-obsessed, data-driven and is dedicated to defect prevention. You’ll join a highly skilled and agile team of doers working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering Quality 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.
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to support our Quality, Warranty, Verification & Validation organization. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this individual will lead a small team of experienced engineers, ensuring they are productive, well-trained, and ready to tackle different challenges. The Engineering Manager will play a key role in driving process improvements, early defect detection, and engineering efficiency, while maintaining a strong focus on team development and technical excellence.
 

You'll have... 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related or foreign equivalency degree or combination of education and experience 
• 10-15 years of engineering experience in the automotive industry, with a background in systems or software engineering.
• Experience leading small teams of engineers, ensuring they are productive, engaged, and continuously developing.
• Strong expertise in either systems engineering or software engineering, with a focus on verification and validation.
• Knowledge of early defect detection and prevention methodologies to improve product quality and reliability.
• Experience in ISO 26262 Functional Safety and ASPICE compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Experience with infotainment, connected gateways, or telematics is a plus.

Even better, you may have...
• Experience working with third-party software suppliers to ensure quality and compliance.
• Familiarity with DevOps, continuous integration, and automated testing.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and open-source software compliance.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step into technical leadership, focusing on team development, process improvements, and quality engineering. If you are passionate about leading teams, driving engineering efficiency, and ensuring high-quality software and systems, we encourage you to apply.

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 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6HTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

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What you'll do...
• Ensure the productivity, development, and readiness of the engineering team to take on various challenges.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and training to support the technical growth of team members.
• Drive early defect detection and prevention strategies to improve software and system quality.
• Support design reviews, quality reviews, and engineering joint reviews to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve verification and validation strategies for complex automotive software and systems.
• Support Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) and risk mitigation strategies for both software and systems engineering.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to ensure adherence to quality, warranty, and compliance processes.
• Align with the Chief Engineer to execute strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Effectively communicate team progress, challenges, and technical insights to senior leadership.