This opening is due to Ford continuing to increase the emphasis on Functional Safety across the Company, to deliver complex Features and Software Systems with quality. Our vision is to develop/evolve the most efficient Functional Safety process with the best-in-class Functional Safety expertise throughout the enterprise on all programs to deliver the most robust Feature and System designs.

Mission 

As the leader of a Functional Safety team, you will supervise a section of engineers who are responsible for the application of Functional Safety on features classified as Closures Windows Mirrors. Key outcomes for the remainder of 2025 include: 

Deliver Functional Safety on the Enclosure Platform system.  Deliver Functional Safety work products for 40+ Closures Windows Mirrors (CWM) features which includes developing the Feature Document, HARA, Functional Safety Concept, Safety Requirement Specification, and Safety V&V Report on all programs and architectures.  Provide support to the Core Functional Safety Team for continuous improvements to the Functional Safety processes, guidelines, and trainings materials.  Provide support to component supplier teams aligning to the Functional Safety process with guidance on Development Interface Agreements and aiding in the technical supplier safety assessment reviews for ASIL rated software and hardware design strategies.

Enablers for Success 

Teamwork – focused on working together with other Functional Safety sections, features engineering, in-house software and hardware teams, and commodity owners closely as a cross-functional team.  Training and mentoring of your team – develop high expertise in Functional Safety, systems engineering, and technology development.  Servant leadership with authentic and transparent communication – puts their team’s and the company’s success first, while helping the engineers on their team reach their full potential. Innovation mindset - delivering Functional Safety across our products with most efficient solutions.