Release Train Engineer

Motorsport Hackers; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 99,100 - 166,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Software Program Manager to drive embedded software programs within Body Controls. You will interface with Design & Release, manage projects with suppliers, and lead weekly PAT meetings to drive software milestones from cradle to grave with RTM, DVP&R, and NTM deliverables.

The role requires a B.S. in EE/CE, 5+ years engineering, 1+ year PM/lead, 1+ year embedded software experience, and Jira proficiency.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 1+ years Project Management or Project Lead position
• 1+ years Embedded Software or Hardware experience
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Jira

Responsibilities

• Interface and Support with the Design & Release Engineer to deliver a quality product on time
• Project management interfacing and working closely with the Body Controls team and suppliers
• Provide project management and technical leadership to the Body Controls team.
• Lead a Program Action Team (PAT) meeting with a weekly cadence
• Maintain lists of deliverables, software releases and issues
• Drive items on the list to closure in a timely manner meeting Ford milestones
• Track software through cradle to grave life cycle
• Report out to management with various solution pros/cons
• Track supplier manpower for Software Development, Systems Integration and Validation
• Provide estimates and review actuals for cost and timing of making software changes
• Ensure Software development plans meet Ford timing
• Schedule software releases to meet Ford timing and are delivered accordingly
• Drive the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R), and Non-Testable Matrix (NTM)
• Drive Functional Safety (if applicable)
• Support the FSS software team explaining software requirements
• Schedule Software design reviews with Suppliers
• Software Change Management

Skills

Project management

Embedded software

Jira

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Stateflow

AutoSAR

CAN/LIN

MATLAB

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.

Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering team takes new ideas from theory to reality. Every day, we develop advanced energy management and propulsion technologies, create cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes, and curate world-class cabin experiences that redefine what it means to drive a Ford. In this position...

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Interface and Support with the Design & Release Engineer (D&R) to deliver a quality product on time
• Project management interfacing and working closely with the Body Controls team and suppliers \
• Provide project management and technical leadership to the Body Controls team.
• Lead a Program Action Team (PAT) meeting with a weekly cadence
• Maintain lists of deliverables, software releases and issues
• Drive items on the list to closure in a timely manner meeting Ford milestones
• Track software through cradle to grave life cycle
• Report out to management as necessary possibly explaining multiple solutions and the pros/cons of each solution
• Track supplier manpower for Software Development, Systems Integration and Validation. Identify resource inconsistencies
• Provide estimates and review actuals for cost and timing of making software changes
• Ensure Software development plans meet Ford timing
• Schedule software releases to meet Ford timing and are delivered accordingly
• Drive the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM), Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R), and Non-Testable Matrix (NTM)
• Drive Functional Safety (if applicable)
• Support the following tasks
• Work with the Full Service Supplier (FSS) software team explaining software requirements.
• Schedule Software design reviews with Suppliers
• Software Change Management

Qualifications

You'll have...

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 1+ years Project Management or Project Lead position
• 1+ years Embedded Software or Hardware experience
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Jira

Even better, you may have...

• Knowledge of control theory and algorithm design
• Knowledge of agile development processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of Matlab/Stateflow
• Working knowledge of agile development processes
• Experience in working with, and/or for an Electronics Control Manufacturer or OEM is desirable
• Knowledge of AutoSAR and RTE
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety

You 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,

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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 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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 66570
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Posting Date 07/22/2026, 03:41 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)