Mainframe Software Engineer - Enterprise IT, Hybrid Role

Lincoln Motor Company; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Mainframe Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical mainframe applications supporting Supply Chain IT. You will use COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IBM z/OS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions that meet business goals.

You will lead CMMS-related projects, maintain production support, and drive enterprise initiatives such as MMP and IERP, while aligning IT strategies with logistics processes and Ford

Qualifications

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

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, 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.

Skills

Mainframe

COBOL

DB2

CICS

JCL

IMS DB/DC

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IMS DB/DC

CA7

DB2

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Mainframe Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical mainframe applications supporting Supply Chain IT. You will use COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IBM z/OS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions that meet business goals.

You will lead CMMS-related projects, maintain production support, and drive enterprise initiatives such as MMP and IERP, while aligning IT strategies with logistics processes and Ford