Racing Off-Road Lighting SME

Position: Ford Racing Off-Road Lighting SME
Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this 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.

Do you have a passion for delivery of the most iconic products Ford Motor Company makes?

You will be the single point of contact for all Off-Road Lighting applications to deliver all-new products for Ford Racing

If you have a passion for building a great team culture and have what it takes to deliver under pressure, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• 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

Qualifications

You'll have...

• 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

Even better, you may have...

• 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

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 change maker, a technical expert, a…