Prototype Planning Lead

In this position

The Prototype Planning Supervisor (LL6) plays a critical leadership role in Fords new model prototype organization responsible for end-to-end prototype planning and delivery for a vehicle platform. This role ensures that prototype builds are executed with strong readiness visibility and cross-functional alignment from initial request through build completion and lessons learned.

What youll do

- Lead end-to-end prototype planning and delivery for assigned platform

- Drive build readiness reviews and ensure launch discipline

- Coordinate across engineering MP&L scheduling operations and quality

- Own issue tracking escalation and closure

- Maintain platform-level status visibility via dashboards

- Manage schedule changes and execution risks

- Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste

- Lead lessons learned and improvement actions

Youll have

- Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Manufacturing or related

- 3 years experience in prototype manufacturing or program management

- Strong planning and cross-functional coordination skills

Even better you may have

- Prototype build or launch experience

- Lean / FPS knowledge

- Leadership experience

Travel Requirement:

Occasional travel between prototype facilities may be required.

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 $115500-$218100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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.

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