Ford Performance Vehicle Architecture Manager

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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

Join the cutting edge of automotive innovation as the Ford Performance Vehicle Architecture Manager where youll lead the development of high-performance vehiclesfrom track-dominating machines to desert-conquering vehicles. This role blends strategic leadership technical mastery and cross-functional collaboration to shape the future of Ford Performance.

Creation of new team responsible for the creation of both Ford Performance Motorsports and Production Vehicles

What youll do...

• Lead architectural development for future production and motorsports vehicles including ground-up designs and platform derivatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional design efforts to ensure seamless integration of occupant packaging mechanical systems powertrain selection and performance targets.
• Leverage CAE tools and full-vehicle simulation during early-stage concepting and architectural selection.
• Develop innovative solutions to meet complex packaging and systems architecture requirements.
• Mentor and manage a multidisciplinary advanced engineering team (upper body occupant package chassis systems underbody powertrain CAE).
• Collaborate with Fords Flexible Vehicle Architecture Team to align performance goals with scalable platform strategies.

Youll have

• Bachelors degree in engineering required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in vehicle architecture including chassis/powertrain release and systems-level design.
• Understanding of xEV systems system interactions and performance in both production and race vehicle applications.
• Proficiency in CATIA Teamcenter VisMockup ENOVIA and KBE tools.
• Deep understanding of high-performance vehicle use cases (track desert running rock crawling).
• Strong knowledge of FMVSS and race series regulations with the ability to balance compliance and performance.
• Experience with analytical optimization tools (HEEDS HyperStudy etc.) DOE studies regression analyses and their application to K&C and design iteration.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary modeling and Simulink integration for system and subsystem models.
• Proven ability to correlate physical systems and vehicles with analytical predictions.

Even better you may have...

• Experience in vehicle attribute development (dynamics NVH thermal aero).
• Excellent communication skillscapable of crafting clear technical documentation and executive-level presentations.
• Broad analytical experience preferred (CFD multidisciplinary tools LTS non-linear fatigue/life solid mechanics composites etc.).
• Exceptional organizational skills; adept at managing multiple complex projects.
• Familiarity with Fords Global Product Development System (GPDS) and early-phase milestone deliverables.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 5.

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BENEFITS

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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