**In this position…** Market forces constraining BEV volume have renewed the need for developing internal combustion engines. To meet regulatory CO2 and criteria emissions requirements, significant upgrades to Ford’s internal combustion engine lineup are needed. Customer demands for improved reliability, and performance as well as new hybrid powertrain configurations are also driving change. Simultaneously delivering these attributes demands a strategic and integrated approach to powertrain development. This Senior Technical Leader (STL) position is critical to providing global leadership in this area. The STL will identify and champion synergistic technologies that optimize CO2 reduction, emissions control, reliability, and performance. Further, the STL will advise leadership on strategic technology selection, guide teams through effective implementation, inform and shape Ford's global corporate engine technology strategy, represent Ford in external collaborations, conferences, and industry forums, and drive essential training and mentoring initiatives to address the critical expertise gap and build future talent. **What you'll do…** + Identify and champion synergistic technologies that optimize CO2 reduction, emissions control, reliability, and performance + Responsible to ensure adherence in maintaining Core Development documents, combustion workbooks, SDS & test procedures + Support global engine programs with technical expertise + Improve methods to assess CO2, emissions, performance, and NVH leveraging transient methods, learnings/representations of real-world driving, and analytical techniques + Lead strategic technology selection, guide teams through effective implementation, inform and shape Ford's global corporate engine technology strategy to guide product planning + Integral to Signoff of combustion attributes, final SAE and Homologation documents + Go-To for Problem Solving – Launch, Recall, Quality / Field Issues + Represent Ford in external collaborations, conferences, and industry forums, and drive essential training and mentoring initiatives to address the critical expertise gap and build future talent + Mentor development of TS / Engineers in the engine and powertrain development community **You'll have…** + MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required + Minimum of 15 years of Experience in engine design and development with 5 years of experience working on combustion related items + Demonstrated technical expertise in the area gas or diesel combustion systems and engine dynamometer testing + Working knowledge of applicable Verification, Quality, Manufacturing, and Assembly methods + Knowledge of engine instrumentation methods + Data processing expertise + Expert Level - Demonstrated expertise in combustion & air path systems with a record of implementation and tech transfer to production + Significant experience developing engine technology and attendant requirements for control strategies + Working knowledge and documented contributions in hardware design and control system fundamentals + Documented contributions in creation of innovative development testing methods and metrics **What you'll receive in return…** As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You’ll 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 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 child care 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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This is a Leadership Level 4 opportunity. 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. \#LI - On-Site **Requisition ID** : 45128