VO Program Planning Specialist

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

5h

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

• minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning & strategy
• extensive experience leading programs through program approval
• project management
• data-driven analysis
• cross functional engagement with vehicle programs and manufacturing engineering (stamping, body, paint, final assembly, IE, MP&L, Ford Land)
• quantifying manufacturing costs for vehicle programs
• translating technical findings into clear financial insights

Responsibilities

• serving as direct interface with vehicle program planning and manufacturing skill teams on advanced product program analysis and milestone studies
• conducting financial analysis of strategic sourcing to support decision making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed