Stephan Schneider
Chief Engineer Infotainment and Connectivity @Ford Motor Company
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Engineer Infotainment and Connectivity @Ford Motor Company
Cologne, DE
In my current role I lead teams that own, build and deliver* Connected car hardware and software components into vehicles together with in-house and Tier1 suppliers* Embedded automotive platform and application software for infotainment systems* Functional decomposition from customer experience into connected car product solutions* System architecture designs and functional system and component specifications* Quality & cost managementI enjoy leading >230 talented and diverse team members in multiple countries.My teams are composed of software developers, product owners, test engineers, system engineers, triage engineers, project managers and other specialists.
EDUCATION
Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln
Dipl.-Ing., Elektrotechnik
ABOUT STEPHAN SCHNEIDER
Experienced Engineering Leader and Department Head overseeing global teams across the UK, Germany, India, and Turkey. Passionate about driving digital product innovation, quality excellence, and data-driven decision-making. With extensive leadership experience in complex digital product ecosystems, I specialize in delivering large-scale, high-impact software and hardware projects on time and with exceptional quality. Proven track record in scaling and optimizing distributed organizations, with deep expertise in audio systems, modems, infotainment, antennas, integrated software, cybersecurity, and functional safety (ISO 26262). Skilled in agile transformation, platform development, and budget management. Strong business acumen with a focus on global strategy and local execution.
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