RF & Security Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

. Lead a global team of engineers responsible for vehicle RF, access and security systems .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $132,800 - $250,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams focused on automotive RF, access, and security systems, with a strong emphasis on project management, design verification, and compliance with vehicle safety standards. Proven ability to guide technical investigations and drive corrective actions while ensuring effective communication across global teams.

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Automotive RF SystemsDesign VerificationField Service ActionsDFMEA DevelopmentGlobal RF Certification

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Hard Skills

Automotive Electrical SystemsIntegration TestingTechnical Project LeadershipVehicle Security SystemsDesign Verification PlansAPQPPPAPNFC ReadersKey FobsImmobilizer Systems

Soft Skills

Coaching SkillsOrganizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CANalyzerFEDEJIRAWERS

Industry Keywords

FMVSS 114Warranty AnalysisSupplier SourcingVehicle LaunchTechnical Investigations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a global team of engineers responsible for vehicle RF, access and security systems
Guide core and application engineering activities across the product lifecycle
Lead, coach and develop a geographically dispersed engineering team
Assign work, manage team capacity and prioritize hardware and software requests
Oversee engineering for key fobs, NFC readers and cards, door handle sensors and immobilizer systems
Guide development and integration of hardware, software and system requirements
Lead design reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Ensure component designs address RF performance, packaging, manufacturability, assembly and customer usage
Oversee design verification plans and signoffs, including bench, hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle testing
Guide engineering releases and program deliverables, including WERS, parts lists and buildability reviews
Support supplier sourcing, APQP and PPAP activities
Support vehicle launches by directing issue resolution and driving timely closure
Lead investigation and resolution of launch, warranty and field issues
Direct field service actions, including containment, corrective actions, service communications and part sorting
Present issue status, technical findings, risks and recommendations to management
Establish and improve warranty return and analysis processes
Coordinate vehicle safety and security requirements, including FMVSS 114
Oversee global RF certification and homologation activities
Support technical investigations involving vehicle security and potential theft methods
Guide DFMEA development and updates
Improve engineering processes, requirements cascades and signoff practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
8+ years of experience developing, integrating, testing or launching automotive electrical or electronic systems, including hardware, software and system interfaces
Experience leading technical projects or teams and coordinating work across functions and suppliers
Ability to travel to supplier facilities and Ford assembly plants as needed
Experience with automotive RF, wireless, access, immobilizer or vehicle security systems
Experience supervising or mentoring engineers across multiple locations
Experience with vehicle safety requirements, global RF certification or homologation
Experience leading field service actions, warranty investigations or vehicle launch issue resolution
Familiarity with DFMEA, design verification, APQP and PPAP
Experience with CANalyzer, FEDE, JIRA and WERS
Ability to investigate complex technical issues, drive corrective actions and communicate recommendations to management
Strong organizational, prioritization, communication and coaching skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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