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Audio Systems Lead Engineer

Ford Global352 open roles

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Lead the development and delivery of best-in-class (BIC) performance for branded and non-branded audio systems. Work closely with Ford audio component engineers and cross-functional teams—including vehicle program, electrical, software, acoustics, design, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing partners—to align system requirements, resolve integration challenges, and deliver a cohesive in-vehicle listening experience.

Serve as the central point of coordination between internal Ford teams and suppliers, translating customer and program needs into clear technical direction. Guide audio system development from concept through validation and launch, facilitating design reviews, managing issues and trade-offs, and keeping stakeholders aligned on performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives. Collaborate with suppliers to assess proposed solutions, track deliverables, and ensure the final audio system meets Ford’s technical and program requirements.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Lead structured problem resolution for DEMS, VOCF, and FCPA audit issues, using SIMPSN and 8D disciplines to identify root causes, coordinate corrective actions, and verify effective closure.
  • Use CAN tools to flash audio-system DSPs and diagnose system interactions. Capture and analyze CAN logs, learn message structures, and identify critical CAN messaging to support integration and troubleshooting.
  • Deliver audio-system commitments to program GPDS milestones, including commercial sourcing (TO4), packaging support, device transmittals, subsystem compatibility, quality and reliability documentation, component and vehicle DV, prototype build support, and software and EQ releases.
  • Support prototype builds across BB, DCV, TT, PP, MP1, and MP2 phases, coordinating issue resolution and ensuring audio-system readiness at each milestone.
  • Conduct vehicle-level DV and oversee testing led by audio SMEs, including thermal and acoustic validation. Track results, address gaps, and coordinate follow-up actions.
  • Partner closely with the Core Team to develop, review, and resolve specification issues and concerns, aligning technical decisions with program requirements and timing.

Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • At least two years of design and release experience.

Even better, you may have...

  • Experience with Ford systems and processes, such as WERS, AVBOM, AIMS, eFDVS, GPDS, and Integrator.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with 8D, 6-Panel, and FMEA methodologies.
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following technical areas: acoustics and equalization (EQ), thermal management, power amplification, software development, vehicle CAN communications, and electronic-module packaging.
  • Proactive, self-motivated approach, with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong teamwork, organizational, leadership, oral communication, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of internal Ford teams and external stakeholders, including suppliers.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities while meeting program milestones.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • 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.

This position is a salary grade 5-8, and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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