VO Program Planning Specialist

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

3d • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. The successful candidate will have minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning & strategy and extensive experience leading programs through program approval. Responsibilities include project management, data-driven analysis and cross functional engagement with vehicle programs and manufacturing engineering (stamping, body, paint, final assembly, IE, MP&L, Ford Land). The role requires quantifying manufacturing costs for vehicle programs and translating technical findings into clear financial insights. Key areas include: 1) serving as direct interface with vehicle program planning and manufacturing skill teams on advanced product program analysis and milestone studies; 2) conducting financial analysis of strategic sourcing to support decision making.

Requirements

• BSc, Engineering or BBA, Business Administration
• 5+ Years Experience in Manufacturing Strategy & Planning
• Demonstrated Leadership Behaviors, Ford Experience preferred
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience conducting financial analyses

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated Leadership Behaviors, Ford Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver vehicle program milestone cost studies on time, translating data into a comprehensive financial analysis and insights.
• Achieve manufacturing investment and variable costs at or below program target.
• Ability to explain exceptions and develop work plans to recover as required.
• Complete study results in GMOD system and develop presentations for manufacturing leadership reviews with appropriate messaging.
• Clear and concise communication with manufacturing study team to meet cost study and q-form deadlines.
• Lead the manufacturing study team in weekly MPAT and promote open communication and issue resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level