Powertrain Manufacturing Program Engineer

Ford Motor • Louisville, KY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. This role is part of the Ford Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) Organization. We are seeking motivated professionals with a passion for excellence in Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and driving robustness into the PTME Engineering factory. This position reports to the PTME Delivery team Program Manager or Program Leader as a Delivery Program Engineer. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of PTME program deliverables and will be leading PTME launch teams through all phases of Manufacturing Program Delivery from the early cost study phase through rate of climb (ROC). This position aligns with Ford OS Behaviors of Excellence, Focus & Collaboration. You will work in a cross-functional, technology driven environment and be given opportunities to demonstrate your leadership and communication skills while developing your Ford Leadership Behaviors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or in similar field (Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)
• 2+ years' experience in high-volume production or manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing floor experience required.
• Project or Program Management / Coordination / Communication Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation skills with experience creating and delivering presentations.
• Experience supporting program launches.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Early Phase - Powertrain Program Tasks – Program Start thru OEM Equipment Delivery / Retool & New process equipment.
• Program Timing - MS Excel project timing summary for key milestones with monthly, weekly, and daily templates depending on scope of work.
• Program Timing - Work independently and with program timing function to create MS Project timing database and input into Program schedule, report outputs.
• Program Timing – Lead OEM (Equipment Supplier) timing oversight and timing meeting coordination – inputs to master schedule and project timing summaries.
• Program Financials - Update Indicated Cost Tracking documents and Program Checkbook
• Program Reporting – Lead / Support updates / publish of various program review decks.
• Program Reviews – Lead New Program Review discipline.
• Product Engineering Partnership - Interface with System and Component Product, Manufacturing, Support Teams (SPMT, CPMT)
• Program Disciplines – Lead / Support Program Deliverable (Integrator) assessments, monitor and track issues to closure, engage with plant floor “whiteboard” activity from installation start through launch.
• Equipment Readiness – Lead / Support the Machine Tryout [MTO] - Make Like Production [MLP] Part Ordering process & track status.
• Workforce Planning – Lead / Support Installation and Commissioning skilled trade allocation requirements.
• Program Issue Management – Lead / Support issues management system tracking and closure.
• Program Change Control – Lead / Support engineering change control activity and global coordination.
• Launch Phase – Powertrain Program Tasks – Program Launch
• Program Launch Planning – Lead / Support coordination of pre-production build activity.
• Program Launch Reporting – Lead / Support program scorecard activity / review discipline from Launch Readiness (<uLR>) thru OK to Buy (<uOKTB>).
• Program Launch Execution – Lead / Support Production Trial Run (PTR) activity including serial number tracking, issue documentation, and engineering review to issue closure.
• Program Launch Data Management - Utilize Machine Monitoring Reporting Tools (FIS, IIOT) to support new program team through completion of launch (Rate of Climb – ROC).

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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