Ford Motor Company

Ford Racing Features & Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Supervisor

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $218K *
Allen Park, MI 48101In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant Features and/or HMI experience.
  • 2+ years of HMI Systems Engineering experience or equivalent.
  • Strong collaborative mindset with technical skills in mechatronics and software engineering.
  • Experience in leading teams and fostering a high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and develop innovative mechatronic and software features for Ford Racing vehicles.
  • Supervise and empower a team of engineers while managing project allocations and providing technical guidance.
  • Guide projects from concept to production, overseeing the integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure features align with Ford Racing's design ethos.
  • Act as the main point of escalation for technical challenges and lead discussions on solutions.
  • Utilize vehicle data and analytics to inform feature development priorities.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave, along with new parent support programs.
  • Family building benefits including adoption and fertility support.
  • Employee vehicle discount program and management leases.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Engagement in active employee resource groups.
  • Paid time off for community service and a generous holiday schedule.
  • Additional vacation purchase options.
Full Job Description
Ford Racing Features & Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Supervisor

In this position...
Are you a dedicated and self-motivated individual with a passion for Ford Racing and our customer experiences?
Do you have the endurance to problem solve through the grueling desert terrain or the racetrack in the middle of summer?

Are you prepared to lead our next generation features & HMI developments on our journey to Own Off-Road & WIN on the Track?

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Conceptualize and develop "first-of-its-kind" mechatronic and software features (including advanced HMI) for the next generation of Ford Racing vehicles.
  • Supervise, grow, and empower a highly talented team of mechatronic and software engineers. Manage project allocation, technical coaching, and performance while fostering a high-performing team culture.
  • Take rough concepts from the whiteboard to "Ready for Production." Oversee the development of mechanical, electrical, and software components, utilizing both virtual (CAE) and physical prototyping.
    Guide the team in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and software development practices (Python, C++, Gherkin). Oversee feature verification, functional safety, Failure Mode Avoidance, and cybersecurity protocols.
  • Partner closely with Digital Products & Design (DPD), Research & Advanced Engineering, and downstream vehicle/software teams to ensure features meet the unique DNA of Ford Racing products.
  • Serve as the ultimate escalation point for technical roadblocks. Lead trade-off discussions, negotiate balanced solutions to challenging requirements, and represent the Ford Racing domain in program-level decisions.
  • Leverage connected vehicle data and advanced analytics to deeply understand driver/customer needs and guide the team's feature priorities.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, experience with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant Features &/or HMI experience
  • 2+ years of Feature/HMI Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Highly collaborative mindset and strong technical skills


Even better, you may have...
  • Experience with both Track-capable and Off-Road Features & HMI systems
  • A proven mentor, with published training/testimonials from mentees
  • Tier 2+ Drivers training


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • 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.


This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

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/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be on-site four or more days per week.

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About Ford Motor Company

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
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