About this role
Lead vehicle build events from prototype to production (TPV - MP1/OKTB) Manage Change Control and Alert processes to identify/implement ICAs and PCAs Lead weekly Program Steering Team (PST) and equivalent program-led meetings (e.g. Engineering Matters Meeting, Major Matters, Change Control) 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 Lead Color Harmony & Appearance Approval Report (AAR) Process Lead vehicle homologation efforts in support of launch Lead resolution of export market issues impacting a vehicle launch Lead daily claims report for both Ford Racing and vehicle assembly plant (PVT) Lead weekly Quality PAT forums along with managing R/1000 and CPU reports for a specific vehicle(s) Support daily GQRS and warranty claims binning, which may require interfacing with dealership technicians Lead Analytical Warranty System (AWS) and Early Claims Binning (ECB) claims analysis Manage Balanced Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ) projects and update system status regularly Review and manage daily audits post Mod Center Inspection Support VRT/VFG meetings on weekly basis and quality reviews (FQR, VQR, PDQR) Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Engineering 3+ years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Vehicle or Design & Release Engineer * 3+ years of experience leading projects. 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
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What you'll do
- Lead vehicle build events from prototype to production and manage change control processes. Drive issue resolution and support product launch forums while ensuring quality standards are met.
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