TE - Propulsion Systems Engineering

Ford • Dearborn, MI

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

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Ford is seeking a Technical Specialist to lead the foundational development of a re-envisioned Systems Engineering (SE) architecture within our Powertrain Calibration and Controls organization. This role focuses on the development of engine, transmission, and electrified vehicle control systems. The successful candidate will lead the establishment of new systems engineering frameworks from the ground floor, prioritizing rigorous systems engineering principles and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies. This position requires a deep technical background in systems engineering, experience with complex software-controlled electromechanical systems, and the ability to drive process change across multi-disciplinary teams.
In this position...
Architectural Development: Lead the definition and implementation of new systems engineering architectures specifically for powertrain systems, including engine, transmission, and electrified vehicle control systems.
Process Standards: Contribute to global policies, procedures, and process documentation for MBSE and systems engineering within the powertrain domain.
Technical Design Reviews: Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) for complex systems and system-level modeling, and drive technical discussions to balanced conclusions.
Technical Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the primary technical lead for resolving complex systems engineering challenges in architecting, development, and detailed design.
MBSE Oversight: Provide oversight within the propulsion controls and calibration area for the creation and maintenance of Core MBSE artifacts, including modeling standards and Requirements/Test Procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Demonstrated expertise in systems thinking, Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA), and formal Systems Engineering methodologies to solve complex problems.
• Proven history of evaluating and improving engineering processes, with a demonstrated ability to challenge and replace non-value-added deliverables.
• Ability to lead and align multi-disciplinary teams and effectively communicate technical positions to all levels of management.
• Proven history of evaluating technical choices and directing teams based on technical ideals balanced with industrialization realities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering field is preferred.
• INCOSE certification (CSEP or ESEP) or OMG certifications in MBSE modeling are preferred.
• Prior automotive and powertrain-specific experience is desired but considered secondary to the mastery of systems engineering principles.
• Proficiency in UML and SysML modeling languages preferred. Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering development utilizing MagicDraw/3DX toolkit is preferred.
• Basic software/script development in Python or other development environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Development: Lead the definition and implementation of new systems engineering architectures specifically for powertrain systems, including engine, transmission, and electrified vehicle control systems.
• Process Standards: Contribute to global policies, procedures, and process documentation for MBSE and systems engineering within the powertrain domain.
• Technical Design Reviews: Lead Technical Design Reviews (TDRs) for complex systems and system-level modeling, and drive technical discussions to balanced conclusions.
• Technical Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the primary technical lead for resolving complex systems engineering challenges in architecting, development, and detailed design.
• MBSE Oversight: Provide oversight within the propulsion controls and calibration area for the creation and maintenance of Core MBSE artifacts, including modeling standards and Requirements/Test Procedures.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with global technical specialists and attribute teams to ensure powertrain controls and calibration are integrated with software, hardware, and electrical architectures.
• Mentorship and Training: Coach and train the engineering workforce on systems engineering standards and "systems thinking" principles.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and introduce new technologies and tools, such as AI and advanced CAE, to optimize the systems engineering process.
• Industry Compliance: Drive alignment with the industry standards, including INCOSE and ISO 15288:2023.

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: Mid Level