Ford Racing PVT Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking a PVT Engineer to manage the quality of the F-150 Raptor and Raptor R to meet customer requirements. This role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team including Dearborn Truck Plant team members, Ford Racing Engineers, and Supplier Partners. The engineer will utilize data-driven methods to solve problems as they arise, ensuring the delivery of high-quality vehicles. This position is based at the Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP) and is a hybrid role requiring four or more days onsite per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3-5 years combined experience in Program Management, VO/Launch, PVT, Quality.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to drive a team to resolution with work plans and accountability.
• High degree of self-motivation and willingness to commit extra effort to "get the job done".
• Candidate must be comfortable in speaking and working with Chief / Director level management.
• Candidate must be comfortable in speaking and working with Plant Line Operators through Area Managers in understanding and resolving of issues.
• Previous rotations in Ford assembly plants with the ability to thrive in fast paced environments.
• Experience in vehicle evaluation, program management, product launch or quality roles.
• Passion for Raptor and Ford Racing products.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree

Responsibilities

• Lead daily claims report for both Ford Racing and vehicle assembly plant (PVT).
• Lead weekly Quality PAT forums along with managing R/1000 and CPU reports for a specific vehicle(s).
• Support daily assembly plant PIC room / Whiteboard / FCPA reviews.
• Support daily GQRS and warranty claims binning, which may require interfacing with dealership technicians.
• Lead Analytical Warranty System (AWS) and Early Claims Binning (ECB) claims analysis.
• Manage IRIS/SIMPSN tickets and update system status regularly.
• Support VRT/VFG meetings on weekly basis and quality reviews (Rapid Hub, QPST, FQR, VQR, PDQR, etc).
• Assist troubleshooting vehicles that fail in-plant testing.
• Support STA / Assembly Plant Incoming Quality with resolving plant and supplier quality issues.
• Liaison for Program Management Team (PMT) with Product Specialist /plant personnel.
• Review and drive closure of Fresh Eyes (Campaign Prevention) issues.
• Drive issue resolution with Design/Supplier/Manufacturing issues and support working level meetings/report out - JIRA.
• Manage WERS system with Concerns / Alerts and lead/support assembly trials for change verification.
• Work with Plant Quality Team and PVT to prioritize critical path changes for a vehicle program.
• Interface with Plant Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering (VOME) teams to clarify and resolve manufacturing vs design issues.
• Review and manage daily audits post Mod Center Inspection.

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