Product Applications Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTIONIn this position...In Ford Motor Company's Instrument Cluster engineering organization, we create and industrialize innovative driver information technologies to enable new, enhanced driver experiences. Our Instrument Clusters offer best-in-class performance with easy-to-use HMI and appealing digital and analog designs, and use the newest industry leading technologies, while delivering on commonality to drive scale and affordability.This Application Engineer position is focused on the application of new Instrument Clusters into future vehicle programs. The engineer is expected to lead and manage these integration projects, coordinating all the various internal organizations and suppliers that together co-create high quality Instrument Clusters that launch on time and on budget.RESPONSIBILITIESWhat you'll do...Ford is seeking a highly motivated leader who leverages existing knowledge and experience to quickly pick up new skills and knowledge. Must be comfortable with communication in large forums and be able to simplify and communicate complex concepts. This individual should have experience working cross-functionally with an ability to quickly build rapport and relationships. This individual should also have a demonstrated history of success leading complex projects with suppliers.Lead Application Engineering activities for Instrument Cluster programs (Electrical PMT support, prototype builds and launch, Integrator, FEDEBOM, JIRA, WERS, ED&T, PCP, VSEM, FEDE, DEMS/ AIMS, etc.)• Interface with design studio and supply base to develop instrument clusters to support program timing. Ensure products meet functions, quality, cost, weight and timing requirements• Manage the product development process from product planning to component development, component and sub system validation through program launch• Manage the suppliers to meet program timing• Hold weekly PAT and TDRs as necessary and coordinate with program HMI development team• Troubleshoot and root cause analysis for software and hardware (related) issuesQUALIFICATIONSYou'll have...• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or related degree; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalency experience and education• 3+ years' experience Product or module experienceEven better, you may have...• 5+ years' experience Project management experience.• 5+ years' experience Design & Release experienceYou 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.For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHDThis position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .Visa sponsorship is available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.