Ford Racing PVT Engineer
About The Position
Ford Racing is seeking a PVT Engineer to manage the quality of the F-150 Raptor to meet customer requirements. This role involves working with a cross-functional team from Dearborn Truck Plant, Ford Racing Engineers, and Supplier Partners. The engineer will utilize data-driven methods to problem-solve issues and ensure the delivery of a high-quality F-150 Raptor and Raptor R. Racing is where Ford's story began, and this spirit continues in Ford Racing today, where engineers, strategists, and competitors bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle built. The company mantra is 'Race to win, engineer to lead,' and this position is for individuals who are competitors, innovators, or performance obsessives looking to help write the next chapter.
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
- This position will also work at Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP)
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
