Supervisor - Research & Advanced Vehicle Integration

Supervisor - Research & Advanced Vehicle Integration

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

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…

The Research & Advanced Engineering Vehicle Integration Supervisor will lead the development, integration, and testing of innovative advanced electrified propulsion systems and technologies for future electrified vehicles.

What you'll do…

• Lead vehicle integration team to develop, build, and test next-generation electrified light‑duty, medium‑duty, and heavy‑duty advanced electrified vehicles.
• Lead electrified prototype vehicle and propulsion system builds, vehicle commissioning, development testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Lead design of HV and LV electrical architecture, power distribution, and vehicle CAN/LIN network communications, voltage compatibility and load analysis, and device transmittals.
• Lead testing of new propulsion system technology and vehicles on breadboards, dynamo meters, and vehicles.
• Manage vehicle test fleet, breadboard lab, vehicle service garages, APTL site 20 AWD dyno operations, and material & storage logistics.
• Lead team through the collection and analysis of vehicle data to evaluate new propulsion system technology.
• Apply problem solving tools and methods to solve problems related to vehicle build, commissioning, and testing.
• Apply systems engineering tools and methods for new technology development.

You’ll have…

• B.S. or M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in design and development of electrified propulsion systems, components, or vehicles.
• 1+ years of experience conducting tests of electrified vehicle components or systems in labs, breadboards, dynamo meters, HIL/SIL, or on-road.
• Strong understanding of electrified vehicle architecture, systems, and components.
• Experience successfully leading large cross‑functional teams with a demonstrated track record of timely, high‑quality delivery to program milestones.
• Experience using engineering problem‑solving tools and methods to find and address root cause.
• Strong and effective leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver concise technical project reviews to management.

Even better, you may have…

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field.
• Experience troubleshooting electrified prototype vehicles or components with diagnostic tools including data collection and analysis and driving issues to resolution.
• Experience with electrified vehicle architecture design and testing, HV/LV EDS design, CAN/LIN network topology, electrical wiring schematics, and device transmittals.
• Experience using data acquisition systems, data processing and analysis for design, development, and validation of propulsion systems.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering new technologies to vehicle programs.
• Familiarity with electrified vehicle controls and calibration strategies.

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!

• 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.
• 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 to…