Powertrain Supply Base Constraints Specialist

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $115,500 - $218,100 • 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 a Constraint Management Specialist, you will ensure production targets and program timelines are met by proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating supply base constraints. You will partner cross-functionally to drive resolution strategies, improve processes, and support operational excellence. Identify and analyze supply base constraints impacting launch timelines, free demand, and production plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Working knowledge of S&OP, and S&OE processes
• Experience with GCP/MCPV, SAC, Pega, Ascent, and CMMS systems
• Understanding of product definition and constraint management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive consensus
• Proven project management skills, including timing and risk mitigation
• Ability to align work to broader program objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable, self-starter in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate on-site 4 days per week in Dearborn

Nice To Haves

• Master degree
• MP&L or Purchasing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with Powertrain Production Planning, Plants, Vehicle Line teams, Purchasing, PLM, PD, FCSD, and other stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies
• Track and report weekly metrics (ICA/PCA timing), using data trends to drive continuous improvement
• Lead constraint management best practices using systems such as MCPV, SAC, Pega, Ascent, and CMMS3
• Communicate risks, progress, and outcomes to leadership via Global Constraints & Allocation Committee (GCAC) and NA Constraints & Production Plan forums
• Proactively identify supplier capacity risks using Ascent and Pega tools
• Conduct PPC audits to validate supplier supportability to production plans
• Support capacity studies and supplier readiness for volume increases

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: Senior