Ford Motor Company · 20 hours ago
Vehicle Hardware Systems Engineering and Integration – Body Exterior
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $107K/yr
5+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, and they are seeking a Vehicle Hardware Systems Engineer for their Body Exterior team. The role involves acting as a liaison between Functional Engineering and Vehicle Program teams to ensure system engineering efficiency and delivery while resolving functional issues and managing system costs.
TransportationManufacturingAutomotiveAutonomous Vehicles
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive functional issue resolution between functional engineering teams. (Exterior Systems & Structures, Interior Systems, EE Hardware and Underbody Systems, etc.) to support program milestones
Drive cross-functional issue resolution (Program, studio, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, suppliers, etc.) to support program milestones
Drive system design efficiency, finding solutions to reduce complexity, vehicle cost, and/or vehicle weight
Manage system cost status with design and release (D&R) and finance teams by reviewing engineering analysis of design changes, ensuring efficient vehicle solutions are being brought forward to program
Lead weekly reporting of SET team program milestone status to leadership
Lead escalation of issues when needed within applicable functional teams
Lead resolution of product development launch issues via change management tools and other launch performance metrics for on-time delivery of launch
Provide technical updates on issue resolution to the integration and program teams
Ensure alignment of engineering resources to budget for all phases of the program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related degree
5+ years of experience with one or more of the following systems: Side door systems, body structures, hardware/locks/mechanisms, front/rear systems, lighting, liftgates, hoods, or similar
Ability to convey complex technical information to diverse non-technical audiences
Ability to guide cross-functional teams to solutions
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
Demonstrated organizational and delegation skills with proper follow-up
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload managing immediate and future needs
Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering)
Onsite collaboration expected for at least 4 days per week
Benefits
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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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