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Mainframe Software Engineer

Ford Motor Co
  • Louisville, KY
  • $85,400–$143,200 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You''ll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

In this position...

As a Mainframe Software Engineer, he will design, develop, maintain, and enhance mainframe applications that support critical business operations. He will leverage technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IBM z/OS to troubleshoot issues, optimize system performance, support production environments, and ensure application reliability. He will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions that align with business requirements and operational goals.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

What You'll Have

  • 6+ years of software delivery experience with progressive levels of responsibility.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

  • Ability to understand and navigate a complex Material Planning & Logistics portfolio.

  • IBM Mainframe technical skills and knowledge, including:

  • IMS DB/DC

  • COBOL

  • CA7

  • DB2

  • Familiarity with systems development life-cycle processes.

  • Experience in analytical problem-solving and technical design.

Even Better, You May Have…

  • Experience supporting Material Planning & Logistics or Supply Chain IT applications.
  • Experience with MPIM, CMMS, MMP, or IERP systems.
  • Knowledge of production support, system enhancements, and enterprise application modernization.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and global IT teams.
  • Familiarity with systems integration, UAT, release management, and technology refresh initiatives.

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
  • 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
  • Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$143,200.,

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate''s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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What you'll do...

  • Lead projects and enhancements within the MPIM product line, primarily supporting CMMS within the Supply Chain IT Product group.
  • Maintain production-support service levels, monitor product health, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of ICA and PCAs while meeting Ford security, legal, and policy requirements.
  • Deliver enterprise initiatives, including MMP, supply chain modernization, IERP, regulatory requirements, joint-venture commitments, and technology refreshes.
  • Collaborate with PDOs, including MMP, IERP, OTD, EWM, and SMART, and MP&L stakeholders to deliver fit-gap analysis, development, UAT, training, and launches on schedule.
  • Partner with GSCI and India MPIM teams to prioritize scope, resolve impediments, and support reliable Material Planning & Logistics operations across global plants.
  • Collaborate with Ford and agency teams across technical and functional disciplines, strengthen Business Product Owner partnerships, and support cross-training and backup coverage for critical MPIM modules.
  • Align IT strategies with Material Planning & Logistics processes, business priorities, and enterprise solutions such as MMP and IERP.
  • Apply Ford IT mainframe standards to support reliable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
  • Demonstrate Ford+ Behaviors and identify opportunities to improve innovation, cost efficiency, operational performance, and team development.

What you'll do...

  • Lead projects and enhancements within the MPIM product line, primarily supporting CMMS within the Supply Chain IT Product group.
  • Maintain production-support service levels, monitor product health, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of ICA and PCAs while meeting Ford security, legal, and policy requirements.
  • Deliver enterprise initiatives, including MMP, supply chain modernization, IERP, regulatory requirements, joint-venture commitments, and technology refreshes.
  • Collaborate with PDOs, including MMP, IERP, OTD, EWM, and SMART, and MP&L stakeholders to deliver fit-gap analysis, development, UAT, training, and launches on schedule.
  • Partner with GSCI and India MPIM teams to prioritize scope, resolve impediments, and support reliable Material Planning & Logistics operations across global plants.
  • Collaborate with Ford and agency teams across technical and functional disciplines, strengthen Business Product Owner partnerships, and support cross-training and backup coverage for critical MPIM modules.
  • Align IT strategies with Material Planning & Logistics processes, business priorities, and enterprise solutions such as MMP and IERP.
  • Apply Ford IT mainframe standards to support reliable, secure, and sustainable solutions.
  • Demonstrate Ford+ Behaviors and identify opportunities to improve innovation, cost efficiency, operational performance, and team development.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLouisville, KY
Salary$85,400–$143,200 Per Year

Skills

  • Acceptance Testingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Cobol Programming Languageunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Gap Analysisunmatched
  • IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System)unmatched
  • IBM DB2unmatched
  • IBM Mainframeunmatched
  • IBM z-OS Operating Systemunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • JCL (Job Control Language)unmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Logistics Processesunmatched
  • Mainframe Computerunmatched
  • Materials Planningunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Release Management/Engineeringunmatched
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Management Softwareunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Tuition Feesunmatched

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