Ford Motor Company

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Vehicle Test Manager to lead our Verification and Validation (V&V) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive testing and a proven track record of managing complex testing projects. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and reporting of vehicle tests to ensure our products meet the highest quality and safety standards.

What you’ll do... 

• Accountable for the successful delivery of complete vehicle physical test and validation programs 
• Plan, setup and execute vehicle testing including performance, durability, and fleet validation tests 
• Lead & Own the Test Process for Vehicle Acceptance Testing / Validation 
• Supervise a team of Test Engineers to ensure program timing is met by proper allocation of test resources and locations for complete vehicle testing activities 
• Collaborate with system, feature, and attribute owners to ensure a complete vehicle validation plan 
• Ensure test results are documented and published in a clear, concise, and timely manner 
• Lead debug of any issues encountered working with cross functional teams across the organization on identifying root cause, confirming fixes and providing guidance on how we can protect against future regressions

You'll have... 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar 
• 12+ years of experience in the automotive or relevant industry 
• Strong understanding of electric vehicle systems and vehicle testing standards 
• A strong knowledge of automotive testing instrumentation and tools 
• Experience setting up vehicles to achieve desired testing results

Even better, you may have... 

• Masters of PhD degree in a relevant engineering fields
• Experience testing fully electric vehicles

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 change maker, 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, and prescription drug coverage 
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-LL5-sal-plan-4.pd

Visa sponsorship is 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. 

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