Systems Integration and Test Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Partner with Sight Product Managers and Engineering from early development to understand product architecture, integration needs, and readiness requirements .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRedford • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,800 - $250,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems integration and manufacturing engineering, with a strong focus on plant integration requirements and multi-site deployment management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in high-complexity manufacturing environments.

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Systems IntegrationManufacturing EngineeringProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementPlant Integration Requirements

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationManufacturing EngineeringProject ManagementResource PlanningRisk ManagementAI/MLComputer VisionIndustrial Anomaly DetectionAgileSAFe

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementLeadershipCoachingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GMETDMCore ControlsFord-Specific FrameworksFPS+GDPS 2.0

Industry Keywords

High-Complexity ManufacturingPlant Floor ExperienceMulti-Site DeploymentsIntegration ReadinessDeployment Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Sight Product Managers and Engineering from early development to understand product architecture, integration needs, and readiness requirements
Build and maintain the standard process, tools, and documentation for plant integration readiness, resourcing, testing, and validation across Sight products
Assess and prepare plants for plug-and-play deployments, resolving network, hardware, line-condition, safety, and IT/OT readiness gaps
Build deployment plans, timelines, and resource models for each rollout
Coordinate internal engineers, plant teams, and third-party suppliers
Define and lead systems integration test strategies, validation protocols, and acceptance criteria
Partner with plant Advanced Innovation SPOCs and key plant customers to ensure smooth deployment and issue resolution
Coordinate deployment activities across third-party suppliers, TDM, GME, and Core Controls
Lead and coach Systems Integration Engineers responsible for product and plant deployments
Manage products through TRL/MRL/IRL readiness gates to Factory Ready (MRL 9)
Own the integration and test documentation library and ensure repeatable, auditable, compliant deployment records
Report to the Sight Vertical Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Controls Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in systems integration, manufacturing engineering, or industrial deployment/test, including plant floor experience
Proven experience leading multi-site deployments of new technology/products into manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of plant integration requirements: network/IT-OT, controls, safety, line/process constraints
Experience managing cross-functional and multi-partner teams (internal engineering, suppliers, plant teams)
Strong project management, resource planning, and risk management skills
Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable working directly with plant leadership and customers
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred)
Experience with AI/ML, computer vision, or industrial anomaly detection products (preferred)
Familiarity with GME, TDM, Core Controls, or similar automotive manufacturing engineering functions (preferred)
Knowledge of Ford-specific frameworks (FPS+, GDPS 2.0, MRL/TRL/IRL) (preferred)
Experience with Agile/SAFe delivery environments (preferred)
Automotive or high-complexity manufacturing background (preferred)

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
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
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time