As a Lifecycle Cost Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

Advocating for Cost Culture across the company, with emphasis on the four principles: Don't Over-Design, Don't Over-Content, Don't Over-Pay and the Best Part is No Part Attending and supporting Program forums such as the PST, CPE DF, Finance PAT to represent the Material Cost attribute Preparing for and Conducting Cost Loop workshops in the early phases of program development to determine an efficient cost status by commodity and part level details that support the EBIT Target Income Statement for cost and target upload into FEDE Investigating and closing out material cost opportunities coming from the Cost Loop workshops, working to optimize cost using a Systems approach and to fill a program funnel Utilizing the suite of digital ecosystem tools managed by Global Total Cost to document efficient cost start points, physical content and sourcing changes, competitive benchmarks, Optimal Cost Estimates, etc. Leveraging in-cycle cost reduction ideas in CRID and gain agreement to implement where the business case makes the most sense. While pushing ideas from Program Status back into in-cycle incorporation where earlier incorporation makes sense. Monitoring competitive benchmarking globally and leveraging observations and discoveries to challenge Ford's content or requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related technical field (or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience) 5+ years of experience in Competitive Automotive Design Analysis, including deep-dive benchmarking, teardown analysis, and a strong understanding of global automotive market trends Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence Expert planning and execution skills, with a relentless focus on delivering high-quality results within complex, fast-paced environments Demonstrated success in leading diverse, multi-disciplinary teams and navigating matrixed organizations to achieve common goals A solid command of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) with the ability to construct, track, and drive critical milestones from concept to execution A high-energy self-starter mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity, take full responsibility for workstreams, and deliver results with minimal oversight The 'courage of conviction' to effectively synthesize complex data into actionable insights and present recommendations confidently to senior leadership Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for technical teams, stakeholders, and executive audiences

Experience or certification in Systems Engineering (e.g., INCOSE), specifically regarding the integration of hardware and software in modern vehicle architecturesladı

XML job scraping automation by YubHub

Responsibilities:

• Execute a comprehensive Systems Engineering approach to new capabilities/API design, ensuring alignment with evolving customer needs and strategic objectives.
• Lead the development of system functional capabilities, including feature/functional/implementation specifications, detailed Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) documentation, robust function verification test plans, functional safety assessments, and cybersecurity assessment & mitigation strategies to achieve use case attribute targets.
• Design feature systems utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML (MagicDraw), and advanced software development techniques (Python, C, JSON, YAML, ARXML) with requirements defined in EARS, INCOSE, or Gherkins formats.
• Develop high-level network, wiring, and power distribution topologies, schematics, and system boundary diagrams.
• Strategically suggest and help allocate system functions across electronic modules and subsystems to meet aggressive cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Review existing system designs to identify new opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, or quality improvement.
• Collaborate extensively with program teams, core engineers, and cross-functional areas to create balanced solutions that address competing requirements.
• Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional teams and the supply base to stay abreast of the latest technologies and identify viable integration possibilities.
• Analyze complex cross-functional vehicle systems and implement innovative, scalable solutions.
• Lead critical trade-off discussions with diverse cross-functional teams, driving consensus and optimal outcomes.
• Communicate complex technical systems, issues, and resolutions in a clear, concise, and impactful manner to various stakeholders.
• Utilize connected data and advanced analytics to develop a deep understanding of customer behavior and needs.
• Lead the development and testing of end-to-end system behaviors against requirements on SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and Breadboards.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of related experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features.
• Strong learning agility, advanced systems thinking, and exceptional analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Expert-level functional knowledge of electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, and body systems (including lighting, climate, seats, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to quickly understand, articulate, and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience to effectively negotiate cross-functional trade-offs.
• Strong skills using industry-standard tools such as Jira, Jama, FEDE, VSEM, Dev tools (e.g., Github, Visual Studio), Matlab/Simulink, and DSPACE.
• Proficiency in programming languages and formats including C, Python, JSON, YAML, ARXML, and Gherkin.

Even better, you may have:

• A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 10+ years of related experience in an Automotive Engineering role.
• Advanced programming skills in C++ and experience with SysML (MagicDraw) and Vector tools.
• Extensive Electrical Systems Engineering experience, including a deep understanding of the systems engineering V-model.
• Experience in Electrical Design & Release (D&R).
• Experience with Vehicle-to-Cloud (V2C) work.
• Expertise in Vehicle cybersecurity.
• Proven launch experience in automotive programs.

XML job scraping automation by YubHub