Manager, Transmission System Architecture

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Powertrain Architect Manager defines designs and integrates vehicle propulsion systems (ICE hybrid EV) translating performance goals into component requirements leading trade-off studies collaborating cross-functionally (suppliers vehicle teams) managing system architecture and driving innovation for efficiency performance and cost focusing heavily on electrification and advanced technologies. Will own the systems lifecycle from concept through release ensuring seamless integration and adherence to vehicle targets.

What youll do

System Definition & Requirements: Defines overall powertrain architecture power flow efficiency and key component requirements (battery motor controller transmission).

Performance & Integration: Leads system trade-off studies (cost weight function) and ensure seamless integration with vehicle systems.

Technology & Innovation: Drives development of advanced propulsion solutions stay updated on trends and contribute to technology roadmaps.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborates with mechanical thermal software and supplier teams for robust execution.

Modeling & Simulation: Uses high-fidelity simulation tools to predict behavior and validate models.

Testing & Validation: Plans and supports system validation activities to meet targets and standards.

Drives engineering excellence through strict enforcement of Failure Mode Avoidance tools

Documentation & Governance: Creates system documentation (architecture diagrams functional specs) and govern system-level requirements.

Lead a department of supervisors engineers and technical specialists responsible for delivering component design and release activities globally

Understands upfront design verification plans and methods and industrialization processes for various underbody components

Works with purchasing and suppliers to deliver high quality component designs with best cost weight and function

Understands and can lead a team through GPDS program gateways and deliverables including design sourcing prototype procurement analytical/physical validation and PPAP in support of multiple global programs concurrently

Develops strategic commodity plans for responsible components

Manages areas of headcount spending travel and purchased service budgets

Participates in all hiring within sections including meeting head count models as well as building a strong and diverse skill team

Core Skills & Focus Areas:

• System Engineering Methodologies
• Component Sizing & Selection (Motors Batteries Controllers)
• MATLAB/Simulink
• System-Level Trade-off Analysis

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Industrial or Electrical Engineering or a related field required
• 5 years of experience with Design and Release processes
• 10 Years of automotive experience
• Formal Systems Engineering knowledge to solve complex problems
• Systems Engineering: Deep expertise in systems engineering principles including P-diagrams DFMEA and functional safety.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics electric motors battery systems and traditional ICE components.
• Tools: Proficiency in MBSE tools CAD/CAE simulation environments and data analysis platforms.
• INCOSE CSEP certification or equivalent preferred
• Versed in UML and SysML modeling languages preferred
• Basic software writing in Python or Groovy preferred
• Model Based System Engineering development utilizing MagicDraw/3DX toolkit preferred
• Experienced in analyzing a descriptive model to assist in complex decision making preferred
• Demonstrated strong foundation in FMA processes and documentation
• Has prior experience in Components and Systems design and processes
• Has proven delivery of balanced Quality/Cost/Weight/Function/Timing attributes for components or subsystems
• A clear communicator and highly motivated to exceed expectations in a constantly changing product landscape

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Masters in product development or other Engineering degree preferred

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 childcare 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $20.


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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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