Hybrid Manager, Transmission System Architecture

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Manager, Transmission System Architecture
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $138,240 - $261,720 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Groovy, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Livonia, United States

About the role

• Powertrain Architect Manager defining and integrating vehicle propulsion systems at Ford. Leading cross-functional collaboration for advanced technology development.

Responsibilities

• Defines overall powertrain architecture, power flow, efficiency, and key component requirements (battery, motor, controller, transmission).
• Leads system trade-off studies (cost, weight, function) and ensures seamless integration with vehicle systems.
• Drives development of advanced propulsion solutions, stay updated on trends, and contribute to technology roadmaps.
• Collaborates with mechanical, thermal, software, and supplier teams for robust execution.
• Uses high-fidelity simulation tools to predict behavior and validate models.
• Plans and supports system validation activities to meet targets and standards.
• Drives engineering excellence through strict enforcement of Failure Mode Avoidance tools.
• Creates system documentation (architecture diagrams, functional specs) and governs system-level requirements.
• Leads a department of supervisors, engineers, and technical specialists responsible for delivering component design and release activities globally.
• Understands upfront design, verification plans and methods, and industrialization processes for various underbody components.
• Works with purchasing and suppliers to deliver high-quality component designs with best cost, weight, and function.
• Understands and can lead a team through GPDS program gateways and deliverables including design, sourcing, prototype procurement, analytical/physical validation, and PPAP in support of multiple global programs concurrently.
• Develops strategic commodity plans for responsible components.
• Manages areas of headcount, spending, travel, and purchased service budgets.
• Participates in all hiring within sections including meeting headcount models as well as building a strong and diverse skill team.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience with Design and Release processes
• 10+ Years of automotive experience
• Formal Systems Engineering knowledge to solve complex problems
• Systems Engineering: Deep expertise in systems engineering principles, including P-diagrams, DFMEA, and functional safety.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, electric motors, battery systems, and traditional ICE components.
• Tools: Proficiency in MBSE tools, CAD/CAE simulation environments, and data analysis platforms.
• INCOSE CSEP certification or equivalent preferred
• Versed in UML and SysML modeling languages preferred
• Basic software writing in Python or Groovy preferred
• Model Based System Engineering development utilizing MagicDraw/3DX toolkit preferred
• Experienced in analyzing a descriptive model to assist in complex decision making preferred
• Demonstrated strong foundation in FMA processes and documentation
• Has prior experience in Components and Systems design and processes
• Has proven delivery of balanced Quality/Cost/Weight/Function/Timing attributes for components or subsystems
• A clear communicator and highly motivated to exceed expectations in a constantly changing product landscape

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• 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.