Ford is hiring a Tech Platform Design Interface

Ford is looking for a Tech Platform Design Interface to join a team executing the FNV3.x Electrical Platform across all vehicle programs. You will be laser-focused on managing Platform hardware and software delivery across all domains, incorporating individual program needs into optimized enterprise solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the new working interaction model for the FNV3.x Platform, Digital Design, and Controls Strategies.
• Interface with platform applications, Design teams, Program Applications, Tech Strategy, Digital Product, and EVDD Functional Engineering Teams to deliver a platform Controls Strategy and Layout.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to deliver a “platform” first overall strategy with low complexity and efficient implementation plans.
• Merge the platform approach within the IVI teams and the FNV3.x structured deliverables for platform milestones.
• Be part of the solution to deliver exceptional experience with quality at the right time in the platform progression.
• Provide leadership in the overall CL&U Library of platform choices aligned with the FNV3.x core platform.
• Develop program management definition for platform milestones and design loops.
• Support development of strategy plans for new Vehicle Program Cycle Plans.
• Partner with TPP Applications and Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on the Platform approach.
• Partner with Tech Strategy and the TPP Technical Features team to complete scope, systems i/o analysis, and define design strategies.
• Manage Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans, and cost/investment to ensure on-time, on-target delivery.
• Drive cross-skill team delivery using design guardrails to enable iterative design while upholding implementation constraints.
• Navigate challenges related to vehicle development that impact Electrical Platform foundational architecture principles and complexity.
• Drive awareness for new designs that will compromise complexity.
• Coordinate software Platform initiatives that support Manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
• Develop complete plans for a consistent Platform strategy across EVDD teams.
• Catalyze and support the priority of changes through required Decision Forums.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in system design, UX/IVI system development, or vehicle/unit program management.
• Ability to work a hybrid (4 days in office) schedule in Dearborn or Palo Alto.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and JIRA; technical experience with VSEM and boundary diagrams a bonus.
• Experience with Design and Engineering.
• Experience delivering features from conception to launch, with products delivering end-user experiences.
• Experience with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) deliverables and timing.
• Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics.
• Experience with in-vehicle architectures and their roadmaps, constraints, and complexity.
• Skilled in program management and planning, business strategy, and product coordination.
• Experience with risk management techniques within Program delivery and Design to Platform selection.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong people skills.
• Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity.
• Demonstrated capability of developing a cross-functional and global team environment.
• Demonstrated mindset of Continuous Improvement.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree desired.
• Design background.
• HMI experience.
• Knowledge of D&R process a bonus.

Technical Stack

• JIRA
• VSEM
• Microsoft Office

Team & Environment

You will partner with the Core Tech Platform Program team, Electrical Architecture teams, Technical Program Management, and Vehicle Programs and be in lockstep with Connected Vehicle Software and Global Technology Strategy initiatives.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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.

Work Mode

This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring 4 days in office per week. Available locations are Dearborn and Palo Alto.

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.