Ford Racing Features & Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Supervisor
Allen Park, MI - USA
Job Summary
Ford Racing Features & Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Supervisor
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.
Racing is where our story began.
In 1901 Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himselfSweepstakesand beat Americas most famous driver. He wasnt a racer but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.
That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. Were the engineers strategists and competitors who bring Fords track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track every stage every proving groundthats where we prove ourselves.
The result: one of the worlds most iconic brands legendary nameplates and a team unmatched in the industry.
Our mantra: Race to win engineer to lead.
If youre a competitor innovator or performance obsessive Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.
In this position...
Are you a dedicated and self-motivated individual with a passion for Ford Racing and our customer experiences
Do you have the endurance to problem solve through the grueling desert terrain or the racetrack in the middle of summer
Are you prepared to lead our next generation features & HMI developments on our journey to Own Off-Road & WIN on the Track
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Conceptualize and develop first-of-its-kind mechatronic and software features (including advanced HMI) for the next generation of Ford Racing vehicles.
- Supervise grow and empower a highly talented team of mechatronic and software engineers. Manage project allocation technical coaching and performance while fostering a high-performing team culture.
- Take rough concepts from the whiteboard to Ready for Production. Oversee the development of mechanical electrical and software components utilizing both virtual (CAE) and physical prototyping.
Guide the team in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and software development practices (Python C Gherkin). Oversee feature verification functional safety Failure Mode Avoidance and cybersecurity protocols. - Partner closely with Digital Products & Design (DPD) Research & Advanced Engineering and downstream vehicle/software teams to ensure features meet the unique DNA of Ford Racing products.
- Serve as the ultimate escalation point for technical roadblocks. Lead trade-off discussions negotiate balanced solutions to challenging requirements and represent the Ford Racing domain in program-level decisions.
- Leverage connected vehicle data and advanced analytics to deeply understand driver/customer needs and guide the teams feature priorities.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering experience with evidence of exceptional ability or equivalent
- 5 years of relevant Features &/or HMI experience
- 2 years of Feature/HMI Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
- Highly collaborative mindset and strong technical skills
Even better you may have...
- Experience with both Track-capable and Off-Road Features & HMI systems
- A proven mentor with published training/testimonials from mentees
- Tier 2 Drivers training
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 $115500-$218100.
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.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be on-site four or more days per week.
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