Supervisor, Body Modules (Power Supply & Energy Management Software) · Ford Motor Company

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:18:07 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · $132,800-$250,800 · hybrid

We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Supervisor to lead the Power Supply & Energy Management Software team within our Body Controls organization. In this high-impact leadership role, you will manage a team of SW Applications Engineers responsible for the end-to-end software lifecycle of a critical portfolio of components: DCDC Converters, Ultra-Capacitor/Energy Modules, BMS LIN Sensors, 48V Li-Ion Batteries, and 48V Belt Integrated Starter Generators (BiSG).

Your responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of software application engineers. Manage resource allocation, performance reviews, and career development, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

Program Delivery Management: Oversee the software delivery for multiple simultaneous vehicle programs across the entire portfolio (DCDC, UCap, BMS, 48V Battery, BiSG). Ensure all software deliverables meet Global Product Development System (GPDS) milestones, quality gates, and launch timelines.

Supplier Strategy & Oversight: Manage high-level technical relationships with Tier 1 suppliers for power electronics and energy storage systems. Handle critical escalations regarding software quality, timeline risks, and commercial/technical trade-offs. Ensure rigorous review processes are in place for supplier software architectures and test plans.

Technical Strategy & Architecture: Define the software integration strategy for the 48V and 12V powernet. Ensure cohesive interaction between the BiSG (generation), 48V Battery (storage), DCDC (conversion), and UCap (redundancy/stabilization).

Functional Safety & Compliance: Accountable for the team’s adherence to ISO 26262 functional safety standards. Ensure that ASIL requirements (especially for redundant power in safety-critical steering/braking scenarios) are correctly decomposed, implemented, and validated across all managed components.

Cybersecurity & Quality Assurance: Enforce compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434) and software quality processes (ASPICE). Champion the implementation of robust diagnostics and fault management strategies across the power supply system.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Champion: Lead and guide the team through complex, cross-functional Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys) for high-severity issues. Act as the escalation point for difficult software/hardware interaction bugs involving LIN sensors, CAN/FD communication, and power regulation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary voice of the Power Supply & Energy Management team to Vehicle Program Management, Core Software, Hardware Engineering, and Functional Safety teams. Align software feature rollouts with vehicle-level integration events.

Process Improvement: Continuously improve internal processes for requirements management, software validation, and release management to increase efficiency and reduce defects.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of experience in automotive embedded systems, with a strong background in power electronics, energy storage, or powertrain controls.

2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role (leading teams or managing complex projects).

Preferred qualifications:

Deep technical understanding of Low Voltage Power Supply (LVPS) systems, including 48V architectures, DC-DC conversion, and battery management principles.

Specific knowledge of rotating electric machines (BiSG) and energy storage (Li-Ion, Ultracaps).

Demonstrated expertise in ISO 26262 Functional Safety implementation and ASPICE software development processes.

Experience managing external software suppliers and navigating complex commercial/technical negotiations.

Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet) and diagnostics (UDS).

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex technical issues for executive management.

Benefits:

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.

Salary and Benefits:

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $132,800-$250,800. 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.

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