Program Management Supervisor

Ford•Allen Park, MI

About The Position

Work is a combination of leading day-to-day program management business related to current production and leading forward model activities through engineering milestones and ultimately to launch. Current Production Lead cross-functional team to develop and implement quality improvement actions for current production Deliver Quality (R/1000, CPU) and Material Cost Objectives Manage financial budget Co-Lead with our strategic partner to resolve quality issues Work with FRAP, DEP, and TDM to align on supply chain logistics and financial transactions for supplied components Work with Marketing and the strategic partner to align on vehicle scheduling and delivery metrics Lead Change Control activities Deliver vehicle program engineering and financial milestones with quality on time. Deliver vehicle program financial status for engineering, vendor & facilities tooling and cost. Deliver vehicle program supplier sourcing for all new tooled end items both Ford Racing led and core Ford Engineering led on time and matching vehicle program targets. Deliver compatible production designs to match the theme appearance for the vehicle program. Deliver a product that meets the established vehicle program marketing targets. Support delivery of the vehicle program attribute targets. Deliver the prototype build and production vehicle launch to standard with the high quality expected by the enthusiast customer. Manage a team of program management analysts and function program management engineers to deliver the overall vehicle program via prioritization of critical path tasks. Deliver technical project presentations to senior management including results and accomplishments Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Engineering Passion for Ford Racing products 3-5 years combined experience in Program Management, PVT, Quality 3-5 years of technical experience in D&R or systems engineering Ability to find solutions to non-traditional, open-ended problems Candidate must be able to lead cross-functional teams Candidate must be comfortable in speaking and working with Chief / Director level management Have a strong aptitude for technical problem solving Able to quickly learn systems that PD programs/engineering are not typically involved in such as vehicle scheduling and financial transactions Ability to travel to Ontario, Canada as required. This will typically be one overnight trip per month plus any special visits that may be required based on program deliverables. Travel has historically been minimal, but may be required occasionally.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Passion for Ford Racing products
3-5 years combined experience in Program Management, PVT, Quality
3-5 years of technical experience in D&R or systems engineering
Ability to find solutions to non-traditional, open-ended problems
Candidate must be able to lead cross-functional teams
Candidate must be comfortable in speaking and working with Chief / Director level management
Have a strong aptitude for technical problem solving
Able to quickly learn systems that PD programs/engineering are not typically involved in such as vehicle scheduling and financial transactions
Ability to travel to Ontario, Canada as required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Experience in New Model Programs
Tier 2 Driver Certification (training available if not already Tier 2)
Previous rotations in Ford assembly plants
Experience in vehicle evaluation, program management, product launch or quality roles
Understanding, or willingness to learn fundamentals of Chassis, Body, Powertrain, Electrical Systems, and Vehicle Engineering
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft programs (including PowerPoint and Excel pivot tables)
Familiarity with Teamcenter for accessing vehicle CAD images
Product quality process, metrics and improvement experience
AIMS / Jira / WERS / CMMS / Supplier PPAP process experience
Demonstrated 6-Sigma project experience

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional team to develop and implement quality improvement actions for current production
Deliver Quality (R/1000, CPU) and Material Cost Objectives
Manage financial budget
Co-Lead with our strategic partner to resolve quality issues
Work with FRAP, DEP, and TDM to align on supply chain logistics and financial transactions for supplied components
Work with Marketing and the strategic partner to align on vehicle scheduling and delivery metrics
Lead Change Control activities
Deliver vehicle program engineering and financial milestones with quality on time.
Deliver vehicle program financial status for engineering, vendor & facilities tooling and cost.
Deliver vehicle program supplier sourcing for all new tooled end items both Ford Racing led and core Ford Engineering led on time and matching vehicle program targets.
Deliver compatible production designs to match the theme appearance for the vehicle program.
Deliver a product that meets the established vehicle program marketing targets.
Support delivery of the vehicle program attribute targets.
Deliver the prototype build and production vehicle launch to standard with the high quality expected by the enthusiast customer.
Manage a team of program management analysts and function program management engineers to deliver the overall vehicle program via prioritization of critical path tasks.
Deliver technical project presentations to senior management including results and accomplishments