Bronco Raptor PVT Engineer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position, you will be the Ford Racing Engineering Lead in the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) on the Bronco Raptor product. You will manage the quality of the Bronco Raptor to meet customer requirements with a cross-functional team of Michigan Assembly Plant team members, Ford Racing Engineers, and Supplier Partners. You will use data-driving methods to problem-solve issues as they arise to deliver a high-quality Bronco Raptor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3-5 years combined experience in Program Management, VO/Launch, PVT, Quality
• Strong leadership skills with ability to drive a team to resolution with work plans and accountability
• High degree of self-motivation and willingness to commit extra effort to "get the job done"
• Candidate must be comfortable in speaking and working with Chief / Director level management
• Candidate must be comfortable in speaking and working with Plant Line Operators through Area Managers in understanding and resolving of issues
• Previous rotations in Ford assembly plants
• Experience in vehicle evaluation, program management, product launch or quality roles
• Passion for Raptor and Ford Racing products

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• Understanding, or willingness to learn, fundamentals of Chassis, Body, Powertrain, and Electrical systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (including PowerPoint and Excel pivot tables)
• Familiarity with Teamcenter for accessing vehicle CAD images
• Tier 2 Driver Certification (training available if not already Tier 2)

Responsibilities

• Lead daily claims report for both Ford Racing and vehicle assembly plant (PVT)
• Lead weekly Quality PAT forums along with managing R/1000 and CPU reports for a specific vehicle(s)
• Support daily assembly plant PIC room / Whiteboard / FCPA reviews
• Support daily GQRS and warranty claims binning, which may require interfacing with dealership technicians
• Lead Analytical Warranty System (AWS) and Early Claims Binning (ECB) claims analysis
• Manage Balanced Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ) projects and update system status regularly
• Support VRT/VFG meetings on weekly basis and quality reviews (FQR, VQR, PDQR)
• Assist troubleshooting vehicles that fail in-plant testing
• Support STA / Assembly Plant Incoming Quality with resolving plant and supplier quality issues
• Liaison for Program Management Team (PMT) with Product Specialist /plant personnel
• Review and drive closure of Fresh Eyes (Campaign Prevention) issues
• Drive issue resolution with Design/Supplier/Manufacturing issues and support working level meetings/report out - Jira (formerly AIMS - Automated Issues Management System)
• Manage WERS system with Concerns / Alerts and lead/support assembly trials for change verification
• Work with Plant Quality Team and PVT to prioritize critical path changes for a vehicle program
• Interface with Plant Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering (VOME) teams to clarify and resolve manufacturing vs design issues
• Review and manage daily audits post Mod Center Inspection

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level