Powertrain Manufacturing Program Engineer

Ford • Louisville, KY

9h • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Responsibilities

• Update Indicated Cost Tracking documents and Program Checkbook
• Lead / Support updates / publish of various program review decks.
• Lead New Program Review discipline.
• Interface with System and Component Product, Manufacturing, Support Teams (SPMT, CPMT)
• Lead / Support Program Deliverable (Integrator) assessments, monitor and track issues to closure, engage with plant floor “whiteboard” activity from installation start through launch.
• Lead / Support the Machine Tryout [MTO] - Make Like Production [MLP] Part Ordering process & track status.
• Lead / Support Installation and Commissioning skilled trade allocation requirements.
• Lead / Support issues management system tracking and closure.
• Lead / Support engineering change control activity and global coordination.
• Lead / Support coordination of pre-production build activity.
• Lead / Support program scorecard activity / review discipline from Launch Readiness () thru OK to Buy ().
• Lead / Support Production Trial Run (PTR) activity including serial number tracking, issue documentation, and engineering review to issue closure.
• 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