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Manager In Electrified Propulsion Engineering

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In this position... Manager in Electrified Propulsion Engineering, this role leads a cross-functional team responsible for the development and delivery of high-voltage systems for electrified vehicle programs. It brings together engineering, validation, manufacturing, and operations to ensure systems are designed, integrated, and launched with quality, safety, and production readiness in mind. The role connects people and disciplines, turning complex challenges into clear, executable plans that move programs forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team that includes D&R, SPMT, EMC, and crash engineers, vehicle test technicians, and agency support resources
• Drive end-to-end delivery of high-voltage systems, including battery packs, modules, wiring, and associated interfaces
• Ensure completion of all engineering deliverables aligned to program milestones, with clear accountability and timing
• Oversee system integration to meet targets for cost, weight, performance, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Guide mechanical design and in-vehicle packaging for HV components and interfaces
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with purchasing, manufacturing, suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier 2), and vehicle program teams
• Support and govern quality processes, including DFMEA, SDS, DVP&R, and Phased PPAP readiness and sign-off
• Direct technical problem-solving across component, system, and vehicle levels, including prototype and production issues
• Oversee EMC/EMI validation, analysis, and mitigation to ensure robust and compliant system performance
• Ensure electrical safety compliance in crash conditions, including alignment with global standards and internal requirements (e.g., HI0055)
• Support virtual (CAE) and physical validation activities, including testing, correlation, and design reviews
• Enable successful prototype builds and vehicle launches across local and global manufacturing sites
• Manage supplier engagement, including technical reviews, validation planning, and production readiness
• Provide clear and consistent program status updates in leadership reviews and milestone forums
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and solution-oriented execution across the team
• This role ensures that people, process, and technology move forward togetherdelivering high-voltage systems that are ready for the road ahead.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical
• Experience in High Voltage Systems with extensive experience across various disciplines related to Automotive Design, Testing, OEM operating systems, and Launch experience.
• Extensive experience working with quality related root cause analysis and data analysis
• Superior working knowledge of Ford Quality process and Tools is preferred
• Extensive experience in project or program management
• Your audience will often be Chief Engineers or Vehicle Line Directors - Excellent written and oral communication skills

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience with data gathering methods and tools
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills to work with different teams
• Strong problem-solving skills - G8D, DMAIC

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, we encourage you to apply!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 builderor 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
• 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $141,700-$268,300.

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.For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

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

Job Identification 62498

Job Category PD Operations and Quality

Posting Date 05/01/2026, 12:42 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 21500 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)