CareerPlan

Audio Systems Lead Engineer

Dearborn, MI, United StatesFull-time$65k–$166k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the development and delivery of best-in-class performance for branded and non-branded audio systems in vehicles, serving as the central point of coordination between internal Ford teams and suppliers.

Role type

Senior IC audio systems lead engineer (vehicle hardware)

Builds

In-vehicle audio systems and components

Domain

Automotive / Audio Systems

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

CAN bus diagnostics, 8D problem resolution, root cause analysis, system integration, prototype build coordination, thermal and acoustic validation, specification management

Preferred skills

Ford systems processes (WERS, AVBOM, AIMS, eFDVS, GPDS), FMEA methodologies, acoustics and equalization, thermal management, power amplification, software development, electronic-module packaging

Technologies

CAN tools, DSPs, SIMPSN, 8D, 6-Panel, FMEA

Responsibilities

Lead structured problem resolution for audit issues using 8D disciplines; Use CAN tools to flash audio-system DSPs and diagnose system interactions; Deliver audio-system commitments to program GPDS milestones; Support prototype builds across various phases; Conduct vehicle-level DV and oversee testing led by audio SMEs; Partner with the Core Team to develop and resolve specification issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC