SET Architecture Supervisor

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford in Dearborn, MI is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering lead to orchestrate the development of new vehicle lines within a SET zone. You will drive cost reduction, weight minimization, and design improvements across cooling, climate, under-hood modules, and sensors, while leading cross-functional teams from design to manufacturing.

You will manage trade-offs, mentor engineers, and collaborate with suppliers and program leadership to ensure timely milestones and system integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in cooling, climate, under-hood modules or air induction systems.
• Experience in Design and Release Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Vehicle Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD tools CATIA V5 or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
• Fluent written and spoken English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead SET zone with systems design to identify cost/weight efficiencies and component reductions.
• Develop relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and understand their capabilities.
• Lead trade-off discussions with Program Chief Engineering and Vehicle Engineering.
• Lead SET target setting, benchmarking, and leverage Core Engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate on packaging, weight, cost, labor, timing, and system integration from a systems view.
• Lead Systems Technical Design and Compatibility Reviews and handover to subsequent teams.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution and escalation when needed.
• Coordinate with external partners for System Level Engineering Sign-Off.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems thinking

English proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

Teamcenter

Job description

In this position...

The Systems Engineering Teams (SET) are focused on cross functional collaboration to rethink the base design, interaction, and manufacturing of our newest vehicle lines for a given SET zone. This role will be at the helm of leading product development engineering of new vehicle lines. There are multiple engineers reporting directly to this position with primary focus to enable full systems integration, resulting in minimized part counts, complexity, labor hours, and service time. In this role, we will look for you to focus teams on Engineering First Principles to re-think Product Development, breaking from the traditional designs of the past. You will be tasked with delivering breakthrough efficiencies and full lifecycle cost improvements. You will work with teams across Ford and serve as the Engineering leader of the designated SET zone to setup multiple new vehicle programs prior to hand-off to Vehicle Hardware Integration and Application Engineering teams.

dentify opportunity areas for optimization and part reduction.

• Drive cost reduction, weight minimization, quality improvements.
• Coordinate with Core Teams on system optimization opportunities and manage change.
• Drive SET Adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles.
• Champion trade-off decisions to balance within the VHE Function.

What you'll do...

• The SET zone for this role consists of the following sub-systems of the vehicle: Cooling Systems, Climate Systems, Under-Hood Modules/Sensors, and Air Induction Systems.

• Manage SET zone, through Systems Design methodology, to identify and deliver cost / weight efficiencies, component part reductions, quality improvement, labor savings, and service efficiency.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and understand their technical capabilities.
• Champion trade-off discussions using data to balance targets for assigned SET zone and co-lead content and attribute proposals with Program Chief Engineering and Vehicle Engineering.
• Lead SET zone target setting, through extensive benchmarking and leverage Core Engineering team opportunities / technology.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners on packaging, weight, cost, labor, timing, and integration from a systems perspective according to assigned vehicle zone and content.
• Lead Systems Technical Design and Compatibility Reviews to optimize designs, resolve issues, and deliver all Program Milestones on-time / on-target. Often leading review with Ford leadership.
• Drive SET Adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution (including program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, studio, suppliers, etc.). Support escalation when needed.
• Collaborate with SET members and external partners for System Level Engineering Sign-Off and handover to Hardware Integration and Application Engineering teams.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

• At least five years of experience in one or more of the following systems: cooling systems, climate systems, under-hood modules and sensors, or air induction systems.
• Experience in Design and Release Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Vehicle Engineering preferred.
• Ability to retrieve and work with CAD models in CATIA V5 or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), including creating sections and taking measurements.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering fundamentals and design thinking.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, courage, humility, decisiveness, flexibility, technical knowledge, vision, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Demonstrated initiative and strong leadership, with a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an open, clear, and inclusive approach.
• Strong organizational and delegation skills, including effective follow-up. Ability to manage multiple issues and prioritize competing demands while balancing immediate and future needs.
• Strong technical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams, including Program, Studio, Purchasing, Finance, and Engineering.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Availability for on-site collaboration at least four days per week.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for assembly plant line walks, supplier visits, and benchmarking activities.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or another engineering discipline preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in a product engineering and design environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production launches and managing programs.
• Strong understanding of cost processes and the Functional-Led Cost and Appearance Delivery process.
• Effective coaching skills.
• Strong understanding of Global Product Development Systems processes.
• Strong knowledge of Teamcenter and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
• Ability to create and modify CAD models using CATIA V5 or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined,

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

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.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

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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