Platform Hardware Technical Manager

What youll do...

• Direct the development and maintain assumptions for Platform Hardware iterations (FNV3.2 3.3 3.X) managing and driving resolution of hardware risks technical challenges change control complexity reduction and cost.

• Orchestrate Technical Hardware Platform direction through engineering gateways and financial milestones from pre-program (MR) through FEC acting as single point of contact between SET/VHE/VHM Program Planning Tech Strategy Design/Release Finance Quality Attribute STA VO and NML teams.

• Collaborate with the Functional D&Rs / Hardware Teams / SETs / TPMs / TPP Applications team to ensure all work in support of Program content is completed on time with quality. Manage functional content alignment supports Platform initiatives and program objectives.

• Ensure all Technical Platform hardware is sourced released validated and delivered in support of program timing. Review and ensure BOM accuracy and completeness including content alignment with Tech Strategy and Architecture teams.

• Facilitate the support the DV process by proactively cascading Platform requirements driving DFMEA development leading hardware audits/reviews ensuring proper classification test planning vehicle requests and availability.

• Spearhead ECU part updates for all Platform breadboards and preproduction builds at the build site. Work with D&R Engineers SETs / VHEs suppliers New Models MP&L and other stakeholders to organize and lead HW update events. Ensure all required part and vehicle level updates are completed on time and with quality in support of build timing.

• Represent the Technical Platform Hardware Team in Program and Vehicle Operations forums (e.g. Hardware Architecture Stand up PSTs CNE DF Change Control Milestone reviews Design reviews AIMs Jira Pedigree reviews etc.). Also organize lead and follow-up issue- or deliverable-specific meetings.

• Manage ED&T and Tooling (Dates tracking budget allocation) for Unit/Platform and Program as well as as Platform BOM for Unit/Platform

• Evaluate feasibility/scoping of Upfront Hardware for highly integrated features (new/major modifiedECUs to platform New content to on-board new platform choices and platform guardrails

Youll have...

• 10 years of experience in automotive hardware engineering technical program management platform engineering electrical/electronic systems vehicle architecture or a closely related technical field.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex hardware programs or platform initiatives from early concept through engineering milestones validation sourcing and production readiness.

• Experience managing or providing technical leadership to engineering teams including coaching prioritization issue resolution and cross-functional alignment.

• Strong understanding of automotive hardware development processes including sourcing release validation BOM management DFMEA design reviews change control and build support.

• Experience working with ECUs electrical/electronic architectures platform hardware vehicle integration or highly integrated vehicle features.

• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity make sound decisions with incomplete information and drive closure on complex technical and business issues.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence engineering teams program leaders finance partners manufacturing teams suppliers and senior stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to balance technical depth with business judgment including cost quality complexity timing and strategic platform considerations.

Even better you may have...

• Experience with Ford engineering systems processes milestone reviews AIMs Jira change control CNE DF PSTs or related governance forums.

• Experience supporting vehicle builds preproduction events breadboards ECU updates or launch readiness activities.

• Familiarity with FNV architecture connected vehicle platforms electrical/electronic systems or software-defined vehicle hardware enablement.

• Experience managing ED&T tooling budgets BOM alignment or program financial milestone deliverables.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through high-pressure program timing technical risk and launch-critical issue resolution.

What youll receive in return

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 a leadership level 4.

For more information on salary and benefits click here:

2026 LL4 Benefits Summary

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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 status.

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