Program Leader

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

We are seeking motivated professionals with a passion for excellence in Manufacturing Problem Solving and driving robustness into the PTME Engineering factory. This position reports to the PTME Delivery team Program Manager as a DeliveryProgram Leader. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of PTME program deliverables and will be leading PTME launch teams through all phases of Manufacturing Program Delivery from the early cost study phase through rate of climb (ROC)

This position aligns with Ford OS Behaviors of Excellence Focus & Collaboration. You will work in a cross-functional technology driven environment and be given opportunities to demonstrate your leadership and communication skills while developing your Ford Leadership Behaviors

What youll do...

• Lead new program teams provide Program Engineering deliverables from Program Strategy Program Strategy Confirmed through completion of Rate of Climb (ROC) by working with all engineering groups within Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME)/ Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) as well as Manufacturing Strategy & Advanced Planning (MSAP) Ford Land Industrial Engineering Product Engineering Powertrain Plants and Purchasing.
• Lead site-based engineers throughout the delivery of equipment to production readiness.
• Establish and track timing of commodity team deliverables to meet program milestones (Balkan OPIC MIDAS).
• Ensure weekly New Model program safety walks are conducted from the beginning of facility activities through the commissioning phase of all new model process and process support equipment. (Safety walks can be led by the Delivery Program Leader or a site-based delegate).
• Identify and coordinate program resource requirements both Ford Internal & External.
• Participate in new program studies with MSAP from through Program Approval in conjunction with PD and Powertrain Strategy Business Office (PSBO). Participate in studies pre- as required. Program Leader is also responsible to input costs specifically for Delivery activities and coordinate the input of Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) funds from other groups.
• Prepare Program Review Executive Program Business Review (PBR) material and deliver PTME related content at these reviews per the Program Management procedure.
• Attend Transmission/Engine/Axle Product Management Teams (TPMT/EPMT) meetings as the primary manufacturing interface for PTME/BME to ensure Component Product Management Team (CPMT) process is functioning properly to achieve objectives.
• Lead resolution of major manufacturing program issues change control and achievement of program objectives with other organizations (i.e. Product Development Finance Planning STA etc.) OEMs and External Purchase suppliers.
• Develop and implement standard detailed program timing management tool that supports needs of lead process engineers with roll up capability to support program management.
• Coordinate manufacturing input into program tracking tools (e.g. LQOS Charts Program MS Project Timing File Global 15 panel/10 Panel/MR Major Program Status & Issues Integrator Indicated Cost PBR / EPBR etc.).
• Drive the completion of all phases of MIDAS approvals from the relevant engineers and plant operations.
• Incorporate continuous improvements utilizing PTME Continuous Improvement / Lessons Learned Deviation and Decision Record Process.
• Travel to Powertrain Manufacturing Plants will be required.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or in similar field (Mechanical Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)
• 7-10 Years Experience in high volume production or manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing floor experience required.
• Project Or Program Management / Coordination / Communication Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation skills with experience creating and delivering presentations.
• Experience supporting program launches leading teams throughout launch phases.

Work Requirements:

• Manufacturing floor related/Manufacturing plant based.
• 50-75% travel required to Ohio based plant sites within driving distance from Dearborn MI

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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