Powertrain Controls Supervisor - Engine Controls Software

Lead the Gasoline Air, Torque, Starting, and Accessories Software Controls team within the Propulsion Software and Diagnostics Department Own and communicate the status of all team work products in design reviews and management escalation meetings, taking full accountability for all embedded controls developed by the team Drive delivery across a broad and demanding scope — including AECD regulatory reviews, EU7/FMVSS compliance deliverables, engine start/stop and power management features (e.g., ENGST/STPEX/PSTAT), and low-voltage/battery system controls (LVSM/BIC) Collaborate with global gas and diesel software development and calibration teams to plan and implement software on time and to high quality standards Manage highly technical staff, fostering a culture of ownership, urgency, and proactive risk mitigation (e.g., identifying and resolving gating issues before they impact program milestones) Plan controls and monitors for gasoline and diesel engines, developing future technologies to meet emissions regulations and support new hardware technologies across platforms (e.g., P702, P708, P736, P768, CX735, S650, S750, V363) Use connected data and warranty/field reports to identify and resolve top quality issues related to engine control software, including rapid response to field-reported issues Use Jira to triage and prioritize a backlog of work across multiple scrum teams; demonstrate strong command of SAFe AGILE methodology and delivery metrics (Say/Do ratio, code coverage, static analysis, defect targets) Champion modernization and code-quality initiatives — architecture cleanup, tooling investment (e.g., AI-assisted development tools), and process migration efforts that benefit the broader engineering organization Build and maintain strong working relationships across peer product, integration, and service teams, exhibiting excellent networking and relationship-building skills Enforce process discipline and drive continuous improvement in a constructive, non-confrontational manner. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field of study 5 years of software development experience, powertrain software preferred 2 years of experience supporting critical applications in an \"always on\" environment 6 months of experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent networking and relationship-building skills Proven ability to manage high-volume, high-complexity technical delivery across regulatory, quality, and platform priorities simultaneously Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field of study a plus Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills working across diverse, interdependent teams a plus Strong problem-solving skills (G8D, DMAIC) a plus Working knowledge of Ford Quality processes and tools a plus Working knowledge of GPDS Product Development Milestones and Deliverables a plus Experience with data collection, simulation, test automation, and communication systems a plus Experience with Ford powertrain tools – Blueprint, UPS, CFX, Unix, Clearcase, Jira, Matlab, Simulink, VS Code, GitHub a plus Experience navigating regulatory compliance work (EU7, FMVSS) and cross-platform architecture initiatives a plus. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in leading software controls development for gasoline and diesel engines, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while managing high-complexity technical delivery. Exhibits strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills across diverse teams to drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives. Highest-signal resume keywords Software Development Experience Powertrain Software Expertise Leadership and Mentoring Regulatory Compliance Navigation SAFe Agile Methodology ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Software Controls Development Power Management Features Data Collection and Simulation Test Automation Problem-Solving (G8D, DMAIC) Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Networking and Relationship-Building Proactive Risk Mitigation Collaboration Across Teams Industry Keywords AECD Regulatory Reviews EU7 Compliance FMVSS Compliance Ford Quality Processes GPDS Product Development Tools & Technologies Jira Matlab Simulink GitHub Ford Powertrain Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor