Ford Racing Features & Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Supervisor

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Family care support

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Racing seeks a leadership-level engineer to conceptualize and develop advanced mechatronic and software features for the next generation of Ford Racing vehicles in Michigan. The role leads a high‑performing team, guiding MBSE practices and production readiness from whiteboard concepts.

You will collaborate with Digital Products & Design, R&A, and downstream teams, ensuring features meet Ford Racing DNA and driver needs while tackling technical roadblocks and trade‑offs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant Features/HMI experience.
• 2+ years of Feature/HMI Systems Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop first‑of‑its‑kind mechatronic and software features for Ford Racing vehicles.
• Supervise and grow a talented team of mechatronic and software engineers.

Skills

C++

Python

MBSE

Gherkin

Team leadership

CAE

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / computer science / computer engineering

Tools

CAE

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.

Racing is where our story began. In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

What You'll Do

• Conceptualize and develop "first-of-its-kind" mechatronic and software features (including advanced HMI) for the next generation of Ford Racing vehicles.
• Supervise, grow, and empower a highly talented team of mechatronic and software engineers. Manage project allocation, technical coaching, and performance while fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Take rough concepts from the whiteboard to "Ready for Production." Oversee the development of mechanical, electrical, and software components, utilizing both virtual (CAE) and physical prototyping. Guide the team in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and software development practices (Python, C++, Gherkin). Oversee feature verification, functional safety, Failure Mode Avoidance, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Partner closely with Digital Products & Design (DPD), Research & Advanced Engineering, and downstream vehicle/software teams to ensure features meet the unique DNA of Ford Racing products.
• Serve as the ultimate escalation point for technical roadblocks. Lead trade-off discussions, negotiate balanced solutions to challenging requirements, and represent the Ford Racing domain in program-level decisions.
• Leverage connected vehicle data and advanced analytics to deeply understand driver/customer needs and guide the team's feature priorities.

You'll have

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, experience with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant Features &/or HMI experience
• 2+ years of Feature/HMI Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
• Highly collaborative mindset and strong technical skills

Even better, you may have

• Experience with both Track-capable and Off-Road Features & HMI systems
• A proven mentor, with published training/testimonials from mentees
• Tier 2+ Drivers training

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

• 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.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not 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. 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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be on-site four or more days per week.

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