Feature Commissioning Chief Engineer

Ford is seeking a Feature Commissioning Chief Engineer to lead a global team responsible for delivering high-quality electrical systems integration across vehicle programs and platforms. This role will drive feature commissioning strategies, vehicle-specific electrical architecture development, ECU and wiring functional delivery, system validation, and robust end-of-line execution at assembly plants. The leader will partner closely with product, program, software, hardware, architecture, feature assurance, and manufacturing teams to resolve complex system-level issues, mitigate technical risk, and ensure successful delivery from concept through production.

The ideal candidate will bring strong automotive systems expertise, proven leadership experience, excellent cross-functional communication skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience with electrical systems, vehicle launches, Ford engineering tools, and global team leadership is preferred.

Reporting to the Director of FAST (Feature Assurance and Systems Troubleshooting) you will lead a global team of technical leaders with the focus on program and platform integration, vehicle-specific electrical architecture development, ECU and wiring functional delivery, and robust end-of-line execution at our assembly plants. This role is responsible for providing strategic vision and directing efficiencies globally in the area of electrical systems quality delivery.

• Strategic Leadership:
  
  Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Feature Commissioning Engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Oversee global product portfolio of electrical system development from concept to production, ensuring alignment with product requirements and company objectives. Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and stakeholders, providing regular updates and insights.
• Next-Generation Platform Integration:
  Design and drive new next-generation platform integration strategies, providing integration feedback and testing for early hardware and software releases and collaborating with feature teams for deeper testing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Issue Root Cause:
  
  Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including product/program management, design, software, feature assurance, architecture, and hardware engineering) to drive execution. Apply a cross-functional vehicle- and system-level mindset to lead teams in issue root cause in all vehicle domains, end-to-end electrical system operation, and signal propagation across networks.
• Quality Assurance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability in feature commissioning through rigorous testing, validation, and verification. Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges associated with electrical systems and proactively address issues to ensure successful delivery at Ford end-of-line.
• System Integration & Architecture:
  
  Facilitate the integration of electromechanical systems and achieve Chief-level systems sign-off across programs. Make recommendations for optimal solutions and designs that affect top-level vehicle architecture.
• Continuous Improvement:
  
  Drive continuous improvement initiatives through AI, automation, and process efficiency to optimize feature development processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in system engineering, software development, or related technical roles within the automotive industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of software and hardware systems.
• Technical Expertise:
  
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