Supervisor, Body Modules (Power Supply & Energy Management Software)

Supervisor Body Modules (Power Supply & Energy Management Software)


We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Supervisor to lead the Power Supply & Energy Management Software team within our Body Controls this high-impact leadership role you will manage a team of SW Applications Engineers responsible for the end-to-end software lifecycle of a critical portfolio of components: DCDC Converters Ultra-Capacitor/Energy Modules BMS LIN Sensors 48V Li-Ion Batteries and 48V Belt Integrated Starter Generators (BiSG).

In this position...

You will be responsible for the strategic direction technical delivery and people management of the team ensuring these complex interacting power systems meet Fords stringent standards for functional safety cybersecurity quality and performance. You will act as the central technical authority for these commodities fostering collaboration between your team core software developers hardware suppliers and vehicle program leadership to deliver robust power solutions for Fords next-generation architectures.

What youll do...

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead mentor and develop a diverse team of software application engineers. Manage resource allocation performance reviews and career development fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
• Program Delivery Management: Oversee the software delivery for multiple simultaneous vehicle programs across the entire portfolio (DCDC UCap BMS 48V Battery BiSG). Ensure all software deliverables meet Global Product Development System (GPDS) milestones quality gates and launch timelines.
• Supplier Strategy & Oversight: Manage high-level technical relationships with Tier 1 suppliers for power electronics and energy storage systems. Handle critical escalations regarding software quality timeline risks and commercial/technical trade-offs. Ensure rigorous review processes are in place for supplier software architectures and test plans.
• Technical Strategy & Architecture: Define the software integration strategy for the 48V and 12V powernet. Ensure cohesive interaction between the BiSG (generation) 48V Battery (storage) DCDC (conversion) and UCap (redundancy/stabilization).
• Functional Safety & Compliance: Accountable for the teams adherence to ISO 26262 functional safety standards. Ensure that ASIL requirements (especially for redundant power in safety-critical steering/braking scenarios) are correctly decomposed implemented and validated across all managed components.
• Cybersecurity & Quality Assurance: Enforce compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434) and software quality processes (ASPICE). Champion the implementation of robust diagnostics and fault management strategies across the power supply system.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Champion: Lead and guide the team through complex cross-functional Root Cause Analysis (8D 5 Whys) for high-severity issues. Act as the escalation point for difficult software/hardware interaction bugs involving LIN sensors CAN/FD communication and power regulation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary voice of the Power Supply & Energy Management team to Vehicle Program Management Core Software Hardware Engineering and Functional Safety teams. Align software feature rollouts with vehicle-level integration events.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve internal processes for requirements management software validation and release management to increase efficiency and reduce defects.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Software Engineering or a related field. or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 6 years of experience in automotive embedded systems with a strong background in power electronics energy storage or powertrain controls.
• 2 years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role (leading teams or managing complex projects).

Even better you may have...

• Deep technical understanding of Low Voltage Power Supply (LVPS) systems including 48V architectures DC-DC conversion and battery management principles.
• Specific knowledge of rotating electric machines (BiSG) and energy storage (Li-Ion Ultracaps).
• Demonstrated expertise in ISO 26262 Functional Safety implementation and ASPICE software development processes.
• Experience managing external software suppliers and navigating complex commercial/technical negotiations.
• Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN CAN-FD LIN Ethernet) and diagnostics (UDS).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex technical issues for executive management.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $132800-$250800.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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