Hardware Integration Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead Commodity / Systems level sign-off for the assigned Vehicle Integration team.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering fundamentals and design-thinking principles, with a strong focus on cost reduction, weight minimization, and quality improvements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage system metrics, and drive optimization initiatives.

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Systems Engineering FundamentalsCost Reduction StrategiesCross-Functional Team LeadershipTechnical AptitudeProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationDesign-Thinking PrinciplesMetrics ManagementOptimization TechniquesVehicle Hardware Engineering

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationLeadership SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Vehicle IntegrationCommodity-Level IntegrationFunctional Sign-OffChange ManagementTrade-Off Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Commodity / Systems level sign-off for the assigned Vehicle Integration team.
Collaborate with team members and external partners on packaging, weight, cost, labor, timing, and systems integration.
Support functional sign-off and compatibility reviews to deliver program milestones on time with completed metrics.
Drive cross-functional issue resolution and support escalation when needed.
Manage total cost, content, attributes, and other system metrics.
Identify opportunities for optimization and part reduction.
Drive cost reduction, weight minimization, and quality improvements.
Lead overall system optimization.
Coordinate with Core Teams on system optimization opportunities and manage change.
Drive adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles.
Champion trade-off decisions within the Vehicle Hardware Engineering function.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals and design-thinking principles.
Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to help teams deliver results.
Ability to manage multiple issues, prioritize competing demands, and balance immediate needs with longer-term objectives.
Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through.
Ability to build productive working relationships with cross-functional partners.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice-to-haves include a master's degree, cross-functional team experience, task delegation or work coordination experience, system- or commodity-level integration and sign-off experience, and experience tracking system content, cost, weight, and other performance metrics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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