Ford Racing Program Analyst

Ford Racing Program Analyst

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In this position...

Ford Racing is a small team of dedicated engineers who turn mainstream Ford vehicles into extraordinary performance machines (based in Allen Park MI).

We are seeking an experienced engineer to join the Ford Racing Team as a Program Management Analyst.

What youll do...

Product Planning

• Interact and collaborate with a cross-functional team that include Product & Powertrain Planning / Strategy Engineering Marketing Global Design and Finance to develop business case assessments and recommendations for future product content
• Drive target setting for all vehicle attributes and development of all features / content required to ensure a successful Program Start milestone approval.
• Provide key support for performance product prioritization and Interface with engineering to define/refine content details

Program Control

• Manage a programs timing and health
• Manage engineering changes
• Lead weekly Program Steering Team (PST) and equivalent program-led meetings (e.g. Engineering Matters Meeting Major Matters Change Control)
• Manage Sourcing (parts and tool orders)

Program Studio

• Lead Appearance Approval Forum
• Manage Studio workstreams/milestones for a program
• Lead Color Harmony & Appearance Approval Report (AAR) Process

Program Launch

• Lead vehicle build events from prototype to production (TPV - MP1/OKTB)
• Manage Change Control and Alert processes to identify/implement ICAs and PCAs
• Support product launch Hard Rocks forums representing Ford Racing
• Drive swift robust issue resolution as identified in Whiteboard AIMS and VOCF reviews
• Ensure robust APQP & Champion/Priority-Supplier process
• Support and disposition Product Development related concerns in Open To Go (OTG) meetings

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in engineering
• 3 years of experience in Program Management Manufacturing Engineering Plant Vehicle or Design & Release Engineer
• 3 years of experience leading projects

Even better you may have...

• Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience with prototype builds as well as launch experience within LQOS framework
• Understanding of systems engineering and experience managing supplier deliverables
• Tier 2 Driver Certification (training available if not already Tier 2)
• High degree of self-motivation and willingness to commit extra effort to get the job done
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with GPDS and LQOS including thorough understanding of vehicle program milestone deliverables and process approach to the business
• Familiarity with Ford PD systems like WERS AIMS PDL inputs (MFAL / part structure including Color & Material) Alert Open To Go TeamCenter
• A passion for Performance vehicles have a can-do/results-driven attitude and be able to maintain positive/productive working relationships across multiple corporate cultures

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 a salary grade 7 and ranges from $. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $.

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

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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