New Model Programs Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, the New Model Program Engineer plays a critical role in the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models within North America manufacturing plants. This position is responsible for the overall program management and delivery of new vehicle programs, ensuring successful execution across various phases including issue resolution, quality and status assessments, vehicle fleet management, and adherence to established budgets and timing. This individual contributor role is essential for driving launch excellence for new vehicle and powertrain models across Ford's North America Manufacturing Plants. The Engineer will contribute to success by actively managing and executing critical launch processes, collaborating with diverse skill teams, and ensuring timely communication on launch status and risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related degree; or a combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• 2+ years of experience with problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets
• 1+ years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience.
• Frequent and extensive long-term travel (up to 9-12 months at a time) to support vehicle and powertrain assembly plants during new model launches.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Program management experience.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Experience demonstrating a strong understanding of the processes and methodologies involved in bringing new vehicle models from development into full-scale production.
• Experience with Engineering Change Management and Issue Management

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key gatekeeper for New Model Programs, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards throughout the launch lifecycle.
• Manage and oversee all activities related to pre-production build events, ensuring they meet program objectives for quality and efficiency.
• Manage the ordering, building, testing, and ultimate disposition of pre-production vehicles. This includes the execution of the Pre-Production Drive Fleet Evaluation Plan.
• Manage the approval process for Product Development changes, ensuring these are integrated and proven out ahead of prototype builds.
• Lead the build issues management process for the cross-functional program team, driving issues to resolution and ensuring timely closure of problems that could impact launch.
• Co-chair relevant launch meetings and proactively drive resolution of part support issues for each pre-production build event.
• Manage launch budget approval processes and execute elements specifically controlled by New Model Programs within the overall launch budget.
• Prepare and present comprehensive New Model Program weekly assessment reports, providing clear status updates and highlighting potential risks.
• Champion senior management presentations, effectively communicating program status, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Facilitate the smooth transition and integration of launch teams into the manufacturing plants.

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