Job DescriptionIn this position...Ford is seeking to hire an individual with embedded software knowledge to be a Release Train Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of software in a body module via agile methodologies. They will perform program management tasks and have a high-level working knowledge of algorithms, functional specification, and help resolve vehicle/bread board issues
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...- Interface and Support with the Design & Release Engineer (D&R) to deliver a quality product on time
- Project management interfacing and working closely with the Body Controls team and suppliers \
- Provide project management and technical leadership to the Body Controls team.
- Lead a Program Action Team (PAT) meeting with a weekly cadence
- Maintain lists of deliverables, software releases and issues
- Drive items on the list to closure in a timely manner meeting Ford milestones
- Track software through cradle to grave life cycle
- Report out to management as necessary possibly explaining multiple solutions and the pros/cons of each solution
- Develop/Review Supplier deliverables
- Project work plans
- Track supplier manpower for Software Development, Systems Integration and Validation. Identify resource inconsistencies
- Provide estimates and review actuals for cost and timing of making software changes
- Ensure Software development plans meet Ford timing
- Schedule software releases to meet Ford timing and are delivered accordingly
- Drive the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R), and Non-Testable Matrix (NTM)
- Drive Functional Safety (if applicable)
- Support the following tasks
- Work with the Full Service Supplier (FSS) software team explaining software requirements.
- Schedule Software design reviews with Suppliers
- Software Change Management
QualificationsYou'll have...- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
- 1+ years Project Management or Project Lead position
- 1+ years Embedded Software or Hardware experience
- 5+ years of engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of Jira
Even better, you may have...- Knowledge of control theory and algorithm design
- Knowledge of agile development processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office products
- Working knowledge of Matlab/Stateflow
- Working knowledge of agile development processes
- Experience in working with, and/or for an Electronics Control Manufacturer or OEM is desirable
- Knowledge of AutoSAR and RTE
- Knowledge of CAN/LIN
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety
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 a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
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
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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