Sr Mgru200b, Eng Product Definition, SW & Electronics

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. Our commitment extends to providing our employees with the freedom to define and realize their dreams. As Ford undergoes a massive digital transformation, evolving into a software and services company, the Industrial System stands as a critical pillar. The technologies we develop and deploy here, particularly within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), are fundamental to our product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality operations, directly impacting our ability to deliver world-class products and achieve our ambitious goals. We are seeking an experienced Senior PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Manager to lead the integration of software and hardware systems within our IT ecosystem, oversee prototyping initiatives, and manage studio operations for product design and development. This role is pivotal in driving end-to-end PLM processes, ensuring seamless collaboration across hardware engineering, software development, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLM platforms (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter and Dassault Systems), with expertise in digital thread implementation, IT integration, and rapid prototyping. You will champion innovative technologies to optimize product lifecycles, from concept to production, in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. What you'll dou2026 u2022 Lead PLM Strategy and Implementation: Develop and execute PLM roadmaps, including the design, configuration, and deployment of PLM systems to support software/hardware integration. Ensure alignment with business objectives, industry best practices, and emerging technologies. u2022 Software/Hardware IT Integration: Oversee the integration of software (e.g., CAD, CAE tools) and hardware components into unified IT platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable digital twins, data management, and real-time collaboration across the product lifecycle. u2022 Prototyping Enterprise Software support: Lead IT software prototyping initiatives, encompassing the research, development, and rigorous testing of innovative software solutions for advanced prototypes for PD. u2022 Studio Design: Direct support operations of the prototyping and design studio, including resource allocation, tool selection (e.g., 3D printing, simulation software), and workflow optimization. Foster a creative environment for concept ideation, modeling, and visualization. u2022 Process Optimization: Design, document, and maintain PLM standards, processes, and policies. Identify opportunities for automation, data governance, and efficiency improvements in product data management (PDM) and digital thread areas. u2022 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Software/hardware engineering, manufacturing and supply chain to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability. u2022 Innovation and Research: Lead the evaluation and prototyping of new technologies, tools, and methodologies. Stay abreast of industry trends in PLM, IoT integration, AI-driven design, and sustainable prototyping. u2022 Team Leadership and Development: Mentor junior staff, manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Promote best practices in agile methodologies and continuous improvement. You'll haveu2026 u2022 Bacheloru2019s or masteru2019s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. u2022 8+ years of experience in PLM management, with at least 4 years in a senior or leadership role. u2022 Proven expertise in PLM platforms Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE. u2022 Strong knowledge of Automotive software/hardware integration u2022 Experience in prototyping, product data management, and digital thread implementation. u2022 Familiarity with design studio operations, including CAD/CAM tools, simulation software. u2022 Excellent project management skills, with certifications like PMP or Agile/Scrum preferred. u2022 Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex projects to completion. You may also haveu2026 Experience in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics. u2022 Proficiency in programming/scripting (e.g., Python, Java) for PLM customization. u2022 Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI/ML for predictive prototyping or blockchain for supply chain traceability. u2022 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of innovative solutions. u2022 Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. What you'll receive in returnu2026 As part of the Ford family, youu2019ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. Youu2019ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. Our benefits summary can be found Here (. 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 builderu2026or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: u2022 Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage u2022 Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more u2022 Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more u2022 Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases u2022 Tuition assistance u2022 Established and active employee resource groups u2022 Paid time off for individual and team community service u2022 A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Yearu2019s Day u2022 Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a leadership level 4. 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. Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. Requisition ID : 48319

Created: 2025-09-12