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Global Head of IVI – Audio & Connectivity Domain HW Architecture
Ford Motor Company. Define and execute multi-year hardware technology roadmaps and commodity business plans across IVI, Audio, Display, and Connectivity.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing hardware technology roadmaps and managing complex automotive electronic systems. Proven ability to lead large-scale engineering organizations while ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies and technical standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Hardware Technology RoadmapsHigh-Speed Digital Circuit DesignComplex Electronic Hardware CommoditiesMultidisciplinary EngineeringExecutive Communication
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringSoC/Compute IntegrationRF/ConnectivityAutomotive Audio ProcessingEMC/EMI MitigationThermal ManagementDFMEARequirements ManagementValidation Plans
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringConsensus-BuildingProblem-SolvingDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
EthernetCANLINZonal Compute ControllersCybersecurity Frameworks
Industry Keywords
Automotive ElectronicsConsumer ElectronicsConnected Embedded DevicesTechnical GovernanceSupply-Chain Resilience
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and execute multi-year hardware technology roadmaps and commodity business plans across IVI, Audio, Display, and Connectivity.
- Champion platform modularity, scalability, and global hardware reuse.
- Align technical roadmaps with sourcing strategies, supplier capabilities, capital allocations, and TVM cost-reduction targets.
- Direct global Core and Application engineering teams and establish architectures, design rules, interfaces, and technical standards.
- Align hardware, embedded software, vehicle electrical architectures, zonal compute controllers, RF/antennas, power systems, and cybersecurity/functional safety frameworks.
- Lead architecture reviews, design sign-offs, technical maturity gates, and trade-off analyses.
- Maintain end-to-end delivery accountability from concept feasibility through production launch and lifecycle support.
- Drive requirements management, DFMEA, worst-case circuit analysis, and validation plans.
- Establish technical readiness, launch sign-off criteria, and post-launch field stabilization metrics.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers on production readiness, tooling capacity, supply-chain resilience, and industrialization.
- Identify root causes, mitigate technical risks, and resolve integration, launch, warranty, and field issues.
- Lead technical escalations and resolve critical program roadblocks.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a global engineering organization.
- Establish global engineering processes, technical governance, and decision-making rights.
- Develop technical talent, succession planning, and an inclusive, high-accountability culture.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in high-complexity automotive electronic systems, consumer electronics, or connected embedded devices.
- 8+ years leading large-scale, multi-regional engineering organizations with direct oversight of both Core and Application teams.
- Proven track record of architecting, industrializing, and launching complex electronic hardware commodities.
- Deep expertise in high-speed digital circuit design, SoC/compute integration, RF/connectivity, complex display modules, automotive audio processing/amplification, EMC/EMI mitigation, and thermal management.
- Experience translating business and consumer trends into technology roadmaps, sourcing strategies, and TVM/cost optimization results.
- Mastery of multidisciplinary engineering spanning hardware, firmware/software, Ethernet, CAN, LIN, and vehicle power distribution.
- Exceptional executive communication and consensus-building across leadership, manufacturing operations, and global Tier-1 suppliers.
- Capability to make enterprise-level decisions balancing cost, performance, quality, and program delivery.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous PTO
- Retirement, savings and stock investment plans
- Incentive compensation
- 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
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Fertility treatments
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
- Management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Option to purchase additional vacation time
- Professional and personal growth and recognition opportunities