Ford Motor Company

Digital Experience In-vehicle Campaign Prevention Engineer

Ford Motor Company$115K — $192K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in IVI with a balanced technical knowledge of Hardware, Software, Features, and Systems.
  • Understanding of FMVSS requirements related to IVI systems.
  • Experience with GPDS tools (FEDE, AIMS, Jira) and proficiency in Microsoft Office/Ford SharePoint.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for on-site reviews and audits.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and participate in Integrated Fresh Eyes Reviews (FER) and plant process reviews to verify IVI systems performance.
  • Review End-of-Line processes and configurations through System-Level Plant Audits to ensure hardware-software functionality.
  • Partner with technical teams to resolve complex design and integration issues identified during audits.
  • Audit FMAs and Control Plans for IVI components to ensure failure modes are addressed with proper plans in place.
  • Facilitate the recording and tracking of Class 1 and Class 2 issues during plant reviews.
  • Update foundation documents with Global Lessons Learned from campaigns and stop ships for system improvement.
  • Represent IVI in FER Exit Meetings, providing technical expertise on risks related to systems.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with the requirement to be on-site four or more days per week.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

This role requires a comprehensive understanding of Driver Information, IVI Hardware, Software, Features, and Systems interact within the vehicle architecture. Working under the guidance of a supervisor, you will drive campaign prevention awareness and conduct rigorous reviews across various design gateways to ensure robust system performance.

As needed, some travel will be required to the Ford assembly plants to perform "Fresh Eyes Reviews" (FER) and Line Walks. By conducting physical, process, and system audits on the shop floor, you will bridge the gap between virtual development and physical production. This role is essential for verifying that the complex integration of hardware and software meets all quality standards.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Integrated Fresh Eyes Reviews (FER):As needed, lead and participate in audits for certain build phases (prototype through production). Perform Line Walks and plant process reviews to verify the correct installation and performance of IVI Hardware, Software, Features, and Systems.
  • System-Level Plant Audits: Review End-of-Line (EOL) processes and vehicle configurations. Perform spot audits on the plant floor to ensure that hardware-software interfaces are functioning as intended and that prior system issues have been resolved.
  • Cross-Functional Technical Support: Partner with PMT Leaders, Systems Engineers, Feature/Software Engineers, and D&R Engineers to resolve complex design and integration issues identified during reviews.
  • Quality & Risk Documentation: Audit FMAs and Control Plans for all IVI components. Ensure that failure modes related to hardware, software, and system-level interactions are addressed, and that proper linkages and reaction plans are in place.
  • Issue Management: Facilitate the recording and tracking of Class 1 and Class 2 issues identified during plant reviews. Drive the development and closure of the Prevent Action Closure (PAC) process for IVI systems.
  • Continuous Improvement: Update foundation documents and GPDS templates with Global Lessons Learned, incorporating recent data from campaigns and "stop ships" to improve IVI system robustness.
  • On-Site Representation: Represent IVI in FER Exit Meetings with the Global Campaign Prevention Specialist, Program Teams, and Plant leadership, providing technical expertise on system-level risks.
  • Milestone Preparation: Prepare technical evidence and documentation required for Chief Attestations at major gateways, including FDJ, FEC, and MP1.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in IVI, with a balanced technical background across Hardware, Software, Features, and Systems.
  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of FMVSS requirements as they relate to IVI systems.
  • Tools: Experience with GPDS tools (FEDE, AIMS, Jira) and proficiency in Microsoft Office/Ford SharePoint.
  • Travel Readiness: Ability and willingness to travel as needed to various Ford assembly plants for on-site reviews and audits.

Even better, you may have...
  • Advanced Education: M.S. in Electrical, Controls, Computer, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
  • Quality Systems: Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Processes (FMA, Six Sigma, etc.) and their application to complex hardware-software systems.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze system-level data and identify potential failure modes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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