Mainframe Software Engineer

Ford; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Mainframe Software Engineer in Louisville, KY to design, develop, and optimize mainframe applications that support critical business operations. You’ll leverage COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IBM z/OS to troubleshoot, improve performance, and ensure reliability.

You will lead projects within MPIM, maintain production SLAs, and drive enterprise initiatives like MMP and IERP. Collaborate with global teams, strengthen partnerships with Business Product Owners, and align IT strategies

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software delivery experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to understand and navigate a complex Material Planning & Logistics portfolio
• IBM Mainframe skills: IMS DB/DC, COBOL, CA7, DB2

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and enhancements within the MPIM product line, primarily supporting CMMS within the Supply Chain IT Product group.
• Maintain production‑support service levels, monitor product health, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of ICA and PCAs while meeting Ford security, legal, and policy requirements.
• Deliver enterprise initiatives including MMP, supply chain modernization, IERP, regulatory requirements, joint‑venture commitments, and technology refreshes.
• Collaborate with PDOs and MPIM teams to deliver fit‑gap analysis, development, UAT, training, and launches on schedule.
• Partner with GSCI and India MPIM teams to prioritize scope, resolve impediments, and support reliable Material Planning & Logistics operations across global plants.

Skills

Mainframe experience

6+ years exp

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IMS DB/DC

COBOL

CA7

DB2

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.

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

As a Mainframe Software Engineer, he will design, develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications that support critical business operations. He will leverage technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IBM z/OS to troubleshoot issues, optimize system performance, support production environments, and ensure application reliability. He will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions that align with business requirements and operational goals.

What you’ll do...

• Lead projects and enhancements within the MPIM product line, primarily supporting CMMS within the Supply Chain IT Product group.
• Maintain production-support service levels, monitor product health, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of ICA and PCAs while meeting Ford security, legal, and policy requirements.
• Deliver enterprise initiatives, including MMP, supply chain modernization, IERP, regulatory requirements, joint‑venture commitments, and technology refreshes.
• Collaborate with PDOs, including MMP, IERP, OTD, EWM, and SMART, and MP&L stakeholders to deliver fit-gap analysis, development, UAT, training, and launches on schedule.
• Partner with GSCI and India MPIM teams to prioritize scope, resolve impediments, and support reliable Material Planning & Logistics operations across global plants.
• Collaborate with Ford and agency teams across technical and functional disciplines, strengthen Business Product Owner partnerships, and support cross‑training and backup coverage for critical MPIM modules.
• Align IT strategies with Material Planning & Logistics processes, business priorities, and enterprise solutions such as MMP and IERP.
• Apply Ford IT mainframe standards to support reliable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrate Ford+ Behaviors and identify opportunities to improve innovation, cost efficiency, operational performance, and team development.

What You’ll Have

• 6+ years of software delivery experience with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to understand and navigate a complex Material Planning & Logistics portfolio.
• IBM Mainframe technical skills and knowledge, including:
  • IMS DB/DC
  • COBOL
  • CA7
  • DB2
• Familiarity with systems development life-cycle processes.
• Experience in analytical problem-solving and technical design.

Even Better, You May Have…

• Experience supporting Material Planning & Logistics or Supply Chain IT applications.
• Experience with MPIM, CMMS, MMP, or IERP systems.
• Knowledge of production support, system enhancements, and enterprise application modernization.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, business stakeholders, and global IT teams.
• Familiarity with systems integration, UAT, release management, and technology refresh initiatives.

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
• 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$143,200.,

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.

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 onsite four or more days per week.

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