ADAS Feature System Engineering Manager

As the Manager for ADAS Feature Systems Engineering you will spearhead the development and delivery of Fords global portfolio of driver-assist technologies including BlueCruise Pre-Collision Assist Visualization and Trailering features. This leadership role serves as the interface between digital design and technical execution. It requires seamless collaboration with software validation safety and legal teams to ensure every feature is robust compliant and intuitively integrated. By driving technical rigor through the entire System-V and championing a culture of continuous process improvement and mentorship you will be instrumental in upskilling the next generation of engineers. Together we will deliver safe high-quality and delightful experiences to our customers.

What youll do...

• Lead the teams of ADAS Feature System Engineers (FSEs) to deliver features such as BlueCruise Pre-Collision Assist Camera Views Low-Speed Braking Trailering Features and more
• Collaborate with leadership from Product Design and Digital Product Design to refine customer experiences and improve our delivery of new experiences
• Collaborate with application teams to deliver high quality vehicle programs
• Collaborate with Software and V&V leaders to ensure end-to-end implementation and validation of all ADAS Features
• Drive long term quality and robustness improvements into all ADAS Features
• Engage with Automotive Safety Office (ASO) and Office of General Counsel to ensure compliance of all ADAS Features with all applicable regulatory and legal standards as well as internal safety standards
• Drive all FSEs to decompose stakeholder requirements through the entire vehicle including down to ADAS software and hardware components
• Upskill the current team and hire the next generation of engineers and engineering leaders
• Organize and facilitate design reviews with cross-carline teams throughout the entire System-V to ensure the final customer experience is robust safe and delightful
• Drive continuous improvement in processes for the FSE team to improve both speed and quality of deliveries
• Collaborate with peer system engineering organizations to share best practices for excellence in engineering
• Ensure on-time and with-quality deliveries for Fords vehicle portfolio
• Lead and support investigations using structured problem solving methods

Youll have...

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Aerospace Mechanical Systems or Computer engineering or related degree

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in ADAS Aerospace or Automotive development

Minimum 5 years of experience with products in mass production

Minimum 2 years of experience in requirement authoring and failure mode avoidance

Minimum 2 years experience in process development for regulated products

Even better you may have...

10 years of experience with Systems Engineering covering Design Requirements and Analysis

5 years of experience with Automotive Product Development Cycles (e.g. Fords GPDS)

10 years of experience with ADAS Perception Sensing or Controls

Experience leading delivery of products across global markets

Strong communication skills and ability to influence outside of direct reports

Familiarity with global regulatory environment for ADAS features

Experience in championing change involving influencing indirect organizations

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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