Job Description We bring engineering ideas to life. In Product Development, we make driving more exciting, enjoyable and sustainable. Ford’s Safety Electronics team designs and develops hardware and functional models that provide Best in Class behavior for features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Cross Traffic Alert, Active Park Assist and 360 Camera Systems.
This position is focused on the software engineering of new Driver Assist Technology features, but could also involve other elements of the process because we are seeking to add high quality people to the team rather than trying to squeeze engineers into a specific role.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate the SW development activities on the DAT projects per Ford’s Product Development Processes
Create project plans to support GPDS timing for the main DAT programs and manage the SW Feature/Function implementation plan
Understand the gives and gets from the different teams working on DAT, both Ford and supplier teams and incorporate into workplan
Manage the closure of SW related issues
Review and track the progress of the Ford and suppliers teams against the DAT workplan
Maintain a project dashboard along with key performance indicators.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Controls Engineering
2+ years’ experience in SW Project Management in the automotive embedded domain
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years embedded HW/SW development experience
Understanding of Ford’s product development processes, including software development and release requirements
Understanding of advanced driver assistance systems
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.
Ford Motor Company is 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.