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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.\nIn this position...\nLead SET (Systems Engineering Team), Systems Design and System Level Sign-Off. Experience in Systems Engineering, Design Thinking and user experience to develop and deliver breakthrough new products and services that delight our customers.\n·Identify opportunity areas for optimization and part reduction.\n·Drive cost reduction, weight minimization, quality improvements.\n·Coordinate with Core Teams on system optimization opportunities and manage change.\n·Drive SET Adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles.\n·Champion trade-off decisions to balance within the VHE Function.\n What you'll do...\nLead Systems level sign-off for the assigned SET Zone\nCollaborate/work with team members and external partners on packaging, weight, cost, labor, timing, and integration from a systems perspective according to assigned vehicle area and content.\nSupport functional sign-off and compatibility reviews to deliver all Program Milestones on-time with completed metrics.\nDrive cross-functional issue resolution (including program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, studio, color & materials sign off, suppliers etc.). Support escalation when needed.\nManage total cost, content and other attributes & metrics\nIdentify opportunity areas for optimization, part reduction.\nDrive cost reduction, weight minimization, quality improvements\nLead the overall optimization of the system.\nCoordinate with Core Teams on system optimization opportunities and manage change.\nDrive SET Adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles\nSupport functional sign-off and compatibility reviews to deliver all Program Milestones on-time with completed metrics.\nChampion trade-off decisions to balance within the VHE Function\nDrive cross-functional issue resolution (including program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, studio, color & materials sign off, suppliers etc.). Support escalation when needed.\nYou'll have...\nBachelor’s degree in engineering required.\nMust have the knowledge of Systems Engineering Fundamental and Design Thinking\nDemonstrates critical thinking, courage, humility, decisiveness, flexibility, knowledge, vision, communications.\nAbility to work in dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.\nDemonstrated ability to show initiative.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills (open, clear, and inclusive)\nExcellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results.\nDemonstrated organizational & delegation skills with proper follow-up.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently.\nDemonstrated ability to prioritize workload managing immediate and future needs.\nAbility to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, Studio, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering)\nStrong technical capability and problem-solving skills\nFluent in English Speaking and Writing\nEven better, you may have...\nMaster’s Degree in Systems Engineering or Engineering preferred.\n5+ years’ experience in product engineering design environment\nDemonstrated Production Launch experience.\nDemonstrated experience with program management\nStrong fundamentals and working knowledge of the Cost Process and Functional Led Cost/Appearance Delivery Process\nEffective coaching skills\nYou 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, we encourage you to apply!\nAs 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:\nImmediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage\nFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more\nFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more\nVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases\nTuition assistance\nEstablished and active employee resource groups\nPaid time off for individual and team community service\nA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day\nPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.\nThis position is a salary grade 5 through salary grade 8. Salaries can range from $65,100 - $166,200.\nFinal 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.\nFor more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCandidates 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.\nWe 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. 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