Senior Prototype Manager - Electronics Technologies

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Job Summary:

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive leader seeking a Design Prototyping Manager for their eTech division. The role involves leading a team to create high-fidelity prototypes for future vehicle designs, requiring expertise in automotive systems and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of electronics engineering technologists, prototype software developers, and component CAD modelers to design and build functional prototypes, including:

• Show, concept, and pre-production vehicles

• Interior and exterior systems (e.g., lighting, closures, screens, consoles, seats)

• Interior and exterior components (e.g., buttons, knobs, stalks, and switches)

• Digital experience demonstrators and more

• Develop prototype build timing plans and manage part orders — ensuring key milestones are met to support program delivery.

• Work collaboratively with design, engineering, marketing, and program teams to align on scope of work, build timing, and budget — managing those throughout the prototype build cycle.

• Manage relationships with internal and external partners to ensure cohesive prototype processes across skill teams.

• Identify areas of opportunity and process efficiencies and action those as appropriate.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve prototypes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent

• 5 years of experience working in automotive engineering and/or design, with a strong understanding of vehicle-level systems and subsystems

• 5 years of experience leading complex electronics and/or electromechanical projects and project teams

• 5 years of experience leveraging prototype manufacturing techniques to build high-fidelity prototypes, such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), milling, fiberglass layups, clay modeling, etc.

• 5 years of experience working collaboratively with design (physical and digital), engineering, product marketing, and program management

• Background in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

• Familiarity with coding software such as Node.js, C , or equivalent

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent

• 10 years of experience leading complex electronics and/or electromechanical projects and project teams

• Fluent in various CAD software such as Rhino, Alias, and CATIA

• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or other advanced technologies

Company:

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Founded in 1903, the company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA, with a team of 10001 employees. The company is currently Public Company.