Test Vehicle Program Engineer

In this position...
The Test Fleet Engineer supports vehicle test programs through fleet lifecycle management vehicle readiness technical analysis and financial oversight.
The Test Fleet Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning coordination and execution of vehicle test fleet activities. This role works closely with engineering test finance and operational stakeholders to understand program needs maintain vehicle availability and readiness support technical issue resolution and provide effective management of fleet-related assets and resources.

What youll do...

• Support management of vehicle fleet assets throughout their lifecycle including availability readiness utilization and record accuracy.
• Partner with engineering and test teams to collect vehicle requirements align priorities and support fulfillment of vehicle requests.
• Coordinate activities required to maintain vehicles in appropriate condition and configuration for program and test needs.
• Conduct technical investigations and root cause analysis to help identify document and resolve vehicle or operational issues.
• Support vehicle testing and analysis activities including review of vehicle data and CAN logs as applicable.
• Manage fleet-related financial activities including budget planning expense tracking forecasting and reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve utilization reduce waste manage cost and strengthen operational processes.
• Develop and maintain reports metrics and documentation related to fleet performance vehicle status financial performance and program support.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support timely compliant and cost-effective fleet operations.
• Contribute to vehicle system and software validation activities including test execution issue investigation and results analysis as needed to support program objectives.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Computer Science or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5 years experience supporting vehicle testing fleet operations vehicle programs or automotive engineering activities.
• 5 years Strong analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• 5 years Familiarity with vehicle systems diagnostic tools data acquisition and CAN data/log analysis preferred.
• 5 years Experience with budgeting cost tracking financial reporting or asset management preferred.
• 5 years Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into coordinated vehicle support activities.
• 5 years Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering test finance and operational teams.
• 5 years Proficiency with common business applications data analysis tools and reporting systems.

Even better you may have...

• Experience with fleet management systems or asset tracking software (e.g. Fleetio Samsara or similar platforms)
• Familiarity with vehicle test program lifecycles including prototype development durability or certification testing phases
• Experience with vehicle diagnostic tools (e.g. OBD-II scanners ETAS Vector CANoe/CANalyzer) for CAN data acquisition and log analysis
• Prior experience supporting automotive OEM or supplier test fleet operations
• Working knowledge of DOT FMVSS or other regulatory/compliance requirements affecting test vehicle operations
• Experience with financial/ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) for budget tracking forecasting and expense reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel Power BI Tableau or similar tools for building fleet performance dashboards and metrics reporting
• Experience coordinating with external vendors logistics providers or transportation partners to support fleet movement and readiness
• Masters degree in Engineering Automotive Technology or a related technical field
• Six Sigma Lean or other process improvement certification
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent vehicle programs
• Experience with vehicle configuration management and change control processes

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 $86600-$144900.
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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