Global Vehicle Virtual Validation Leader

October 27, 2025

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Job Description We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position... Our Ford Product Development Digital Transformation team is searching for an experienced and dynamic Global Vehicle Virtual Validation Leader that will shape our future strategy and then deliver our next generation digital engineering solutions for our designers, engineers, and functional partners. Digital transformation is reshaping Ford at an unprecedented pace. This leader will enable integrating next generation technology innovations, new business process solutions, and organization workforce development toward rapidly improve engineering efficiency, vehicle quality, and program delivery. Responsibilities What you'll do... <ul> <li>Experience in developing and delivering Global Vehicle Virtual Validation (Digital PreAssembly (DPA)) business processes, methods, and capabilities for the following objectives and outcomes: <ul> <li>Development, execution, and enhancement of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Product Structures for architectures into Subsystems, Systems Engineering Teams (SETs), and/or Zones</li> <li>Joint development, execution, and enhancement (with PD Program Management) next generation Configuration Management based on Vehicle Marketing Catalog of Features, Options, Packages, and Usage, to enable Virtual Validation of all saleable vehicle variants.</li> <li>Development, execution, and enhancement of CAD/PLM Vehicle Variants in CAD/PLM, commonly known as Control Models and/or Product Data Models (Digital Twins) for designers, engineers, program management, finance, manufacturing engineering, and service consumption.</li> <li>Development, execution, and enhancement of next generation Design Quality Checks</li> <li>Development, execution, and enhancement of Vehicle Virtual Validation for Fit, Form, Function, Clearance, Interference, and Motion Analysis across Parts, Subsystems, System Integrations, Studio Class-A Surfaces, Serviceability, and Manufacturability. Advanced development in Virtual Validation with next generation integrations, automations, and ML/AI technologies.</li> <li>Deliver business value and outcomes by 1| Improving the productivity and efficiency of Product Development (designers, engineers, program teams, and finance), 2| Shifting left the Vehicle Development Process (compressing overall PD engineering cycle time), and 3| Reducing the number of post-production release engineering changes. </li> </ul></li> <li>Experience with core Digital Engineering business processes, tools, and capabilities including: Vehicle Assumptions, Vehicle Technical Specifications, Vehicle Requirements, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Materials Engineering, Bill of Materials Management (BOM), Model Based Engineering (MBE), Computer Aided Engineering (CAD), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Modeling & Simulation, Visualization (VIS), Simultaneous Service Release, Digital Manufacturability Requirements, Digital Product Assembly Documents, Digital Work Instructions, and Digital Serviceability Requirements.</li> <li>Experience with Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, leveraging Digital Twins for virtual product evaluations with Studio, Architecture, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Service.</li> <li>Support the immediate program requirements able to develop longer-term vision</li> <li>Provide direction and the manage the team to continuously improve the process and tools improve the quality and speed of delivery of the Virtual Validation capabilities</li> <li>Experience with information technology and agile software development teams to translate product engineering requirements into developing new and/or improving existing business processes, tools, and engineering capabilities</li> <li>Develop, maintain and publish key performance indicators (KPIs) and measures to show the work progress and business value delivered</li> <li>Business acumen, to ensure and demonstrate that the internal team continues to remain cost efficient and value for money compared to outside vendors</li> <li>Able to work across regions and recognize the different needs of those regions</li> <li>Build and maintain close cross-functional relationships with Global Marketing, Global Program Management (GPDS, Vehicle Architecture), Global Engineering (Product Design, Product Configuration, Product Verification/Validation, Product Test/Certification), Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Service.</li></ul> Qualifications You'll have... Minimum Requirements: <ul><li>Masters Degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology preferred</li><li>10+ Years - Experience in developing, executing, and operating Virtual Validation business processes, systems/tools, and engineering capabilities preferred</li><li>10+ Years - Experience leading a global product development design team and successfully delivering on vehicle development process milestones preferred</li><li>10+ Years - Knowledge in Digital Engineering Dassault Systemes Software and/or Siemens Digital Industrial Software tools for Studio, PLM, BOM, CAD, CAE, MOD/SIM, Configuration, Change, and VIS preferred</li><li>Knowledge of Agile Software Development and Project Management</li><li>Familiarity with how to use Jira to manage and deliver projects in an agile fashion</li><li>Understanding of vehicle systems and architecture, automotive candidates preferred</li><li>Growth mind set, excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills</li></ul> Additional Information <ul><li>Job Function: Product Engineering</li><li>Organization: Digital Transformation</li><li>Salary Grade: LL6</li><li>Location: Product Development Center (PDC), Dearborn MI</li></ul> 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 LL6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD 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 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. #Hybrid #LI-JT1

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