Ford Racing Off-Road Lighting SME

Ford • Allen Park, MI

2d • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. We are driven by a passion for motorsports and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to the track and the road. We are looking for an experienced, talented, and highly motivated Off-Road Lighting SME to join our Connected Vehicle Software department, based in Allen Park, Michigan. This role is for an individual with a passion for building a great team culture and the ability to deliver under pressure, who will be the single point of contact for all Off-Road Lighting applications to deliver all-new products for Ford Racing.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, or related)
• 5+ years of experience in automotive lighting development, including electronics (Headlamps, Rear Lamps, LED driver modules, etc.)
• Experience delivering a minimum of 3 fully designed lamps from RFQ to production
• 3+ years of experience in lighting or ADAS sensor protection applications and/or body exterior applications
• 3+ years of experience supporting technical change management topics
• Domain expertise in SW controls, EE, and the development/testing of mechatronics systems
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to manage cross-domain assignments with high levels of composure

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree or other Advanced Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Optical Engineering
• 5+ years of lighting application experience with a deep understanding of global lighting regulations
• Familiarity with Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) processes and Functional Safety (FUSA) goals
• Proficiency in GD&T, plastic injection molding, optics, lamp manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixture design
• Demonstrated "out of the box" problem-solving abilities and a champion of first-principles design methodology
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary global teams with high inter-cultural adaptability

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact and SME for all local application development and product architecture
• Define, document, and manage all functional and non-functional requirements (System, Software, and Hardware) in alignment with vehicle specifications and legal regulations (FMVSS, SAE, etc.)
• Lead the development of automotive EE systems, including system-level definition and integration of SW, ME, and EE components for exterior lighting
• Lead FMA core documentation, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Prevent Recurrence Actions (PRAs)
• Manage the product test strategy, including DV/PV for complex mechatronic systems, and oversee Off-Road Exterior Lighting for all Ford Racing products (Competition & Production)
• Drive the technical release of functions and calibration data for production, managing change requests and issues throughout the product development lifecycle
• Coordinate local design support for production launches and lead cross-functional meetings with suppliers, designers, manufacturing, and STA
• Develop commodity technology and sourcing strategies, cost models, and conduct competitive benchmarking to maintain Ford’s edge in Off-Road lighting technology

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.

What This Job Offers

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