Lead Vehicle Engineering – Feature & Software Delivery

Ford Motor Company

. Provide customer-centric design direction for HMI layouts, driver interactions, selectable drive modes, feature behaviors, and vehicle settings .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HMI design, human factors engineering, and automotive product development, with a strong focus on customer-centric solutions and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to translate customer insights into measurable engineering targets and validate vehicle functionality through usability testing.

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HMI DesignHuman Factors EngineeringAutomotive Product DevelopmentUsability TestingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringFeature DeliveryErgonomicsTask AnalysisUsability EvaluationsCustomer TestingAnalytical ToolsProgram Feature DocumentationEngineering Systems

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingDecision FacilitationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Customer-Centric DesignVehicle UsabilityHuman Factors GuidelinesEmerging TechnologiesContinuous ImprovementRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide customer-centric design direction for HMI layouts, driver interactions, selectable drive modes, feature behaviors, and vehicle settings
Translate customer insights, behaviors, and needs into vehicle-level requirements, measurable engineering targets, and differentiated user experiences
Collaborate with Design, Marketing, Customer Insights, Program, hardware, software, and other engineering teams
Lead human factors research, task analysis, usability evaluations, and customer testing
Lead customer experience reviews and validate vehicle functionality, usability, and intended driving experiences using analytical tools, prototypes, and physical vehicles
Facilitate cross-functional technical tradeoffs and resolve design or engineering issues while maintaining customer experience, safety, and regulatory requirements
Manage program feature documentation, engineering systems, and deliverables to achieve milestones and engineering gateways on time and with quality
Establish and maintain human factors guidelines, incorporate emerging technologies and industry best practices, and drive continuous improvements in vehicle engineering and validation efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field
3 years of experience in automotive product development, feature delivery, HMI, human factors engineering, ergonomics, or vehicle usability testing
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, facilitate decisions, and build strong working relationships
Ability to work primarily onsite at the Roush 57 facility nearly every weekday
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
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
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day