**In this position…** In-vehicle audio systems are critically important to the customer’s experience in our vehicles as Ford transitions from a manufacturer of vehicles to a producer of vehicles for the delivery of digital experiences and brand enhancing services. This position will play an important role in that transition and in developing and delivering class leading in-vehicle customer experiences and services. This position will be a key member of the team engineering and integrating of high-performance automotive speaker systems for future generations of vehicles **What you'll do…** + Coordinate internal cross functional effort to develop and maintain speaker integration requirements / specifications based on acoustic and automotive development principles. + Be a resource for model engineering teams in support of component integration, program delivery, and issue resolution; be a corporate resource for speaker integration and vehicle acoustics. + Support the modeling & simulation, technical specification, development, and validation of high-performance automotive speaker systems and layouts / architectures to deliver best-in-class performance, attributes, reliability, and efficiency from concept through production. + Support the development of test and design verification processes for speaker components and speaker systems. + Interface with key internal and external cross functional stakeholders to ensure project timelines and budgets are met. + Support verification of complete products for conformance to design specifications, operational and safety standards. + Stay up to date on the latest trends and advancements in automotive audio and acoustics. + Provide technical guidance and support for continuous improvement / benchmarking initiatives in automotive speaker systems & quality processes. **You’ll have…** + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering or related field with experience in speaker integration and speaker system definition. + 3+ years of experience in design, development, and delivery of automotive speaker components, systems, and acoustics. + 3+ years experience of automotive engineering, acoustic principles, speaker construction, and vehicle integration + 3+ years experience in acoustic simulation & analysis , FEA/BEA, and 3D CAD software **Even better, you may have...** + Master’s Degree Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering or related field + Passion for automotive audio systems, particularly speakers and vehicle acoustics + Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills + Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment. + Willingness to travel as needed to train and support model engineering teams 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. For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD This position is a salary grade 6-8. 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. \#LI-Hybrid **Requisition ID** : 35600