VHE System Engineering Team Architecture Manager
Core
Lead Systems Engineering Team Leaders to optimize vehicle hardware design, reduce costs/weight, and ensure efficient lifecycle delivery for Ford vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Engineering Manager (Vehicle Hardware)
Builds
Vehicle hardware systems, components, and manufacturing processes for Ford vehicles
Domain
Automotive / Vehicle Hardware Engineering
Required skills
Systems Engineering, MBSE modeling, CAD/CAE tools, Design Thinking, Studio process, Global Lifecycle Cost Process, 3DX PLM, trade-off analysis, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Masters in Engineering or MBA, Production Launch experience, Electrification and EV commodities knowledge
Technologies
MBSE, CAD, CAE, 3DX PLM, Studio
Responsibilities
Lead SET Leaders through Systems Design methodology; Optimize vehicle environment to reduce part counts and minimize brackets/fasteners; Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to align vehicle content; Lead Systems Technical Design and Compatibility Reviews; Champion trade-off decisions to balance design and cost status; Interface with functional leadership to escalate critical technical issues; Co-lead content and attribute proposals with CNE and VEM.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
