Within the first 6 months, you will rapidly begin to work with cross-functional and global teams within Product Development including research and advanced engineering to conduct ISO 26262 Functional Safety analysis of challenging new and carry-over technology, including powertrain, infotainment, active safety, and automated technologies.

Within the first year, you will become a subject matter expert in Ford ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and information (formal and on the job training will be provided).

Results in becoming a technical Functional Safety and systems engineering key resource in Product Development.

Within the first year, you will become a leader in creating and continuously improving innovative, simple and safe advanced system designs. Work with other Functional Safety engineers to complete foundational and future Functional Safety analysis.

Work with other Functional Safety Engineers to create globally common safety ratings, processes, methods, tools, training, and help to accelerate global adoption of SysML based Functional Safety analysis at Ford.

Results in moving fast and continuously innovating great systems engineering into key technology at Ford.

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At TPP, you'll be instrumental in simplifying software by driving Ford's minimum complexity vision, boosting quality and speed by enabling faster, higher-quality software delivery, optimizing programs to make vehicle execution significantly more efficient, and scaling solutions by leading cross-functional strategies for broad impact across our vehicle lineup.

This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge digital technology and automotive-grade systems, where innovation, user experience, and rapid delivery are paramount.

You will be part of a complex, cross-functional program team that spans embedded software, cloud integration, hardware interfaces, and user experience design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program planning and execution across multiple vehicle programs and digital platforms, balancing resources, risks, and priorities.
• Develop and maintain schedules, dependency maps, and risk mitigation plans across integrated services feature deliverables and functionality.
• Ensure timely delivery of infotainment and connected services aligned with Integrated Services HIC roadmap and customer expectations.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate program status, risks, and decisions clearly and effectively to executive leadership and technical teams.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance program execution, quality, and velocity.
• Provide ongoing, objective feedback to strategy, product, and engineering to support the ever-changing landscape of execution.
• Recognize and quickly respond to the needs of a program in execution where roles and responsibilities may be unclear.

Adaptability:

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You'll support us in the development of innovative concepts and learn how product decisions are made based on data.

• Your focus areas are product definitions and offer strategies for vehicle equipment
• Creating decision-making documents
• Competitor analysis and trend observation
• Independent project work in cooperation with other departments
• Analysis of country-specific product requirements
• Project-related support of product managers in the areas of product management, technical and conceptual vehicle project evaluation or infotainment/concept display

What you need

• A place of study for business studies, (business) engineering (with a focus on marketing, sales, automotive business, innovation management or mechanical engineering) or a comparable course of study (at least in the 3rd semester or in the gap year between bachelor and master)
• Ideally, knowledge in the field of automotive technology, sales, alternative drives or infotainment
• High affinity for automobiles
• Independent and structured way of working
• Developed team and communication skills as well as flexibility
• Safe handling of MS Office
• Very good German and English skills (min. B2)

Why this matters

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and innovative company. You will work with a team of experienced professionals and have the chance to contribute to the development of new products and services.

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