Product Specialist - Internal Requirement Applications Development

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

Are you ready to ignite your career and drive the future of automotive digital engineering? We are seeking an ambitious Digital Transformation SME to deliver the evolution of our Requirements, Design Verification, and Signoff tools Development, Support, and Operations.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of digital innovation, shaping how Ford designs and develops vehicles through the strategic implementation and enhancement of enterprise-wide Requirements tools like FEDE (Siemens Teamcenter) and new future-state solutions.

If you possess a deep desire to revolutionize product development processes, lead impactful digital transformations, and empower engineering teams with robust, consistent tools, then join us and turn your passion into a tangible legacy.

What you'll do...

• Implement Requirements Management tools including FEDE Workbench (current) and enterprise-wide strategic new tools (future)
• Lead development, testing, and deployment of Requirements authoring, Design Verification, and
• Non-Conformance functionality within the Ford Engineering Design Environment (FEDE) including
• Core traceability, Program application / Signoff, and Issues / Deviation management capabilities.
• Support the future state development of enterprise-wide solutions and integrations with IT’s
• Industrial Systems Data Platform (IS DP)
• Seamlessly work with the IT matched-pair product teams to specify needed tool functionalities, elaborate & prioritize the backlog, and work within the Agile framework for deliveries
• Partner with Global Standards, PD Quality, & Product Signoff teams to develop digital tool solutions for administration, execution, and measurement of Requirements processes
• Support Product Development teams to deploy/implement Requirement/DVP/Deviation system functionalities for immediate application in Core and in-flight program contexts.
• Coordinate efforts between Hardware, Software, Quality, and Manufacturing to provide robust and consistent tools
• Develop tool training documentation and other learning materials in support of deployment to Product Development functional teams.  Lead training where required.
   

You'll have...

Minimum

• BS in Engineering or a related field required
• 3+ years of experience with Requirements, DV, & Deviation processes & tools
• 2+ years of experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM / Active Workspace, Dassault 3DX, and/or other Requirements-capable tools
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work within cross functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office tools

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

• MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or comparable Engineering discipline
• Experience with Ford Automotive Procedures for Requirement authoring, Design Verification,
• Engineering Signoff, and Non-Conformance
• Strong working knowledge Systems Engineering principles, processes, and artifacts
• Experience with INCOSE, EARS, and other industry-standard requirement syntax best practices
• Working experience with Agile & SAFe methodologies and IT backlog maintenance
• Global working experience with partners in Europe, China, South America, and/or Australia

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 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

• Flexible family care