Mainframe Software Engineer

Ford Motor • Louisville, KY

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mainframe Software Engineer designs, develops, maintains, and enhances mainframe applications that support critical business operations. The role uses IBM mainframe technologies to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, support production environments, and ensure application reliability. The engineer works with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions aligned with business requirements and operational goals.

The position supports the MPIM product line, primarily CMMS within the Supply Chain IT Product group. It includes production support, enterprise initiatives, Material Planning & Logistics operations, and collaboration with Ford and agency teams, business stakeholders, and global IT partners. The role is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software delivery experience with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to understand and navigate a complex Material Planning & Logistics portfolio.
• IBM mainframe technical skills and knowledge, including IMS DB/DC, COBOL, CA7, and DB2.
• Familiarity with systems development life-cycle processes.
• Experience in analytical problem-solving and technical design.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Material Planning & Logistics or Supply Chain IT applications.
• Experience with MPIM, CMMS, MMP, or IERP systems.
• Knowledge of production support, system enhancements, and enterprise application modernization.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and global IT teams.
• Familiarity with systems integration, UAT, release management, and technology refresh initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and enhancements within the MPIM product line, primarily supporting CMMS in the Supply Chain IT Product group.
• Maintain production-support service levels, monitor product health, resolve issues, and deliver ICA and PCAs on time while meeting Ford security, legal, and policy requirements.
• Deliver enterprise initiatives, including MMP, supply chain modernization, IERP, regulatory requirements, joint-venture commitments, and technology refreshes.
• Collaborate with PDOs, including MMP, IERP, OTD, EWM, and SMART, and MP&L stakeholders on fit-gap analysis, development, UAT, training, and launches.
• Partner with GSCI and India MPIM teams to prioritize scope, resolve impediments, and support reliable Material Planning & Logistics operations across global plants.
• Collaborate with Ford and agency teams across technical and functional disciplines, strengthen Business Product Owner partnerships, and support cross-training and backup coverage for critical MPIM modules.
• Align IT strategies with Material Planning & Logistics processes, business priorities, and enterprise solutions such as MMP and IERP.
• Apply Ford IT mainframe standards to support reliable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrate Ford+ Behaviors and identify opportunities to improve innovation, cost efficiency, operational performance, and team development.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level