At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation. 

Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create ground-up, breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.
 

The Vehicle Product Management Staff Engineer will be responsible for leading cross functional teams to develop the next generation of EV vehicles.  You will be responsible for integrating teams to deliver compelling, feasible, and viable products.  You will work with marketing to develop the product concept, engineering to develop the architecture and attributes, and finance to develop the financials.

The minimum requirements we seek:

Engineering or Business degree or equivalent required.  Advanced degree desired but not required. 5+ years of experience working on production vehicle development, from concept to launch 3+ years of experience in Product Management & Strategy, developing vehicle concepts and integrating cross functional teams.  2+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX, Catia, NX, ICEMSURF, or Alias) collaboratively, 3DX and CATIA preferred

Preferred requirements: 
Customer Focused Product Management

Strong understanding of developing customer focused product concepts, vehicle architecture and vehicle financials.   Deep knowledge of their inter-relationships between these areas and strategic thinking skills to deliver both compelling and viable products.   Strong understanding of product development process. Well-developed ability to shape the product strategy with strong product management skills.   Capability to integrate the product, business and engineering aspects. Strong collaboration skills to integrate cross functional teams (Design, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, etc).

Results Driven in White Space and Fast Paced Environment

Strong desire to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.   Ability and willingness to navigate in a “process-less” space and still achieve aspirational results.   Customer-focused with an open mind to work differently from standard process.  Creative to find innovative/integrated solutions.  Ability to work with all employee levels from technical personnel to senior management.
 

Self Motivation & Responsibility

Self-motivated and eager to take responsibility. Ability to deliver results with minimal supervision.
 

Communication Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 

What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit: 
https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2021-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-2.pdf

What you’ll be able to do:

Lead cross functional teams to create the next generation of EV vehicle products. Use your customer, engineering and business skills to integrate cross functional teams to iterate to optimal product solutions. Develop compelling product concepts and create feasible and financially viable strategies.   Lead program assumptions, financial estimates, and industrialization plans.  Create a more efficient product development process.