Product Development Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of Ford Motor Company in the Program Control group that guides development of all our electrified transmissions. EV programs are growing tremendously and we need qualified people to help us succeed in this critical new area. The Industrialization team project manages all of the new programs around the globe project proposals cost savings ideas milestone reviews and much more. You would be responsible for your projects and programs with report-outs up to senior levels of management at milestone checkpoints. This specific role is leading Flash Power Unit work either primarily or partially associated with the Irapuato Electrified Product Center.
At Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

As an Industrialization Engineer in the EV transmission group your responsibilities will include the items below. Please note that this specific position is open to Ford of Mexico applicants only and is partially associated with the Irapuato Electrified Product Center but wont be completely focused on product produced there.
Manage milestone cadence within GPDS parameters
Lead milestone assessments report-outs (to Director level) and papers to ensure on-time approvals
Engage in new business proposals & business cases
Develop & maintain project schedules
Lead or support TPMT (Transmission Product Management Team) for responsible commodities
Act as transmission lead/SPOC in Program PMT meeting
Collect and enter Integrator assessments
Provide Finance team support
Coordinate with Team of Four groups and work with Purchasing to ensure we are on track for delivery
Drive FMA process to ensure we are on track for delivery to milestones
Write DRPs and drive for approvals
Manage BOM/FEDE-BOM
Support WERS release

Essential job skills for this role include project management leadership analytical thinking teamwork organizational skills problem solving and attention to details.
Looking for someone motivated to lead and manage their product to success. Self-starter who ideally understands the Ford process and is able to motivate others identify problems identify solutions and communicate project status to upper management.
Specific abilities knowledge and tools that would be helpful:
Clear and concise communication both written and spoken in English
Microsoft Office application fluency (Powerpoint Excel etc.)
Powertrain knowledge
WERS
Global Integrator
FEDE

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Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer as we are committed with a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability.