Ford Motor
Overview
Ford Racing Chief Program Engineer
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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Racingshares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for creating and developing high performance production vehicles and competition vehicles which are best in class on-road and off-road. The Ford Racing Chief Program Engineer is a critical leader in accomplishing the delivery of one or several of these vehicles in the overall portfolio.
Ford Motor Company continues to grow and modernize production vehicles for our customers seeking the ultimate capability and performance. In support of this effort, the Ford Racing Team is looking for a technical business leader with passion for high performing vehicles to lead a vehicle program.
In this position...
Position Responsibilities
Deliver vehicle program engineering and financial milestones with quality on time.
Deliver vehicle program financial status for engineering, vendor & facilities tooling and cost.
Deliver vehicle program supplier sourcing for all new tooled end items both Ford Racing led and core Ford Engineering led on time and matching vehicle program targets.
Deliver compatible production designs to match the theme appearance for the vehicle program.
Deliver a product that meets the established vehicle program marketing targets.
Support delivery of the vehicle program attribute targets.
Lead the establishment of optimal assumptions for the customer to vehicle interface including selection of interior components, HMI, features and services.
Deliver the prototype build and production vehicle launch to standard with the high quality expected by the enthusiast customer.
Make fact-based decisions with support of cross-functional teams in timely fashion to maintain program objectives.
Take lead in resolution of difficult cross-functional issues to maintain program objectives.
Manage a team of program management analysts and function program management engineers to deliver the overall vehicle program via prioritization of critical path tasks.
Support transfer of technology and methods from vehicle production program to Competition Vehicle and Ford Racing Competition Vehicles to Production Vehicles.
Deliver technical project presentations to senior management including results and accomplishments, conclusions and recommendations, and lessons learned.
Qualifications Minimum requirements
BS degree in Engineering required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Automotive OEM.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in either Vehicle Engineering or Program Management
Demonstrated experience in leading engineering teams.
Knowledge of the Automotive full vehicle product concept to plant build process.
Even better, you may have...
Desired requirements:
Engineering MS or MBA equivalent degree or higher
Prior experience as a Chief or Assistance Program Engineer
Automotive plant experience either from launching vehicles or working in plant engineering team.
Working understanding of problem-solving skills for example ( failure mode effects, causes, severity and detection methods and statistical methods )
Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously.
Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits & Employment Details 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 5.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP1
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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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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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Racingshares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for creating and developing high performance production vehicles and competition vehicles which are best in class on-road and off-road. The Ford Racing Chief Program Engineer is a critical leader in accomplishing the delivery of one or several of these vehicles in the overall portfolio.
Ford Motor Company continues to grow and modernize production vehicles for our customers seeking the ultimate capability and performance. In support of this effort, the Ford Racing Team is looking for a technical business leader with passion for high performing vehicles to lead a vehicle program.
In this position...
Position Responsibilities
Deliver vehicle program engineering and financial milestones with quality on time.
Deliver vehicle program financial status for engineering, vendor & facilities tooling and cost.
Deliver vehicle program supplier sourcing for all new tooled end items both Ford Racing led and core Ford Engineering led on time and matching vehicle program targets.
Deliver compatible production designs to match the theme appearance for the vehicle program.
Deliver a product that meets the established vehicle program marketing targets.
Support delivery of the vehicle program attribute targets.
Lead the establishment of optimal assumptions for the customer to vehicle interface including selection of interior components, HMI, features and services.
Deliver the prototype build and production vehicle launch to standard with the high quality expected by the enthusiast customer.
Make fact-based decisions with support of cross-functional teams in timely fashion to maintain program objectives.
Take lead in resolution of difficult cross-functional issues to maintain program objectives.
Manage a team of program management analysts and function program management engineers to deliver the overall vehicle program via prioritization of critical path tasks.
Support transfer of technology and methods from vehicle production program to Competition Vehicle and Ford Racing Competition Vehicles to Production Vehicles.
Deliver technical project presentations to senior management including results and accomplishments, conclusions and recommendations, and lessons learned.
Qualifications Minimum requirements
BS degree in Engineering required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Automotive OEM.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in either Vehicle Engineering or Program Management
Demonstrated experience in leading engineering teams.
Knowledge of the Automotive full vehicle product concept to plant build process.
Even better, you may have...
Desired requirements:
Engineering MS or MBA equivalent degree or higher
Prior experience as a Chief or Assistance Program Engineer
Automotive plant experience either from launching vehicles or working in plant engineering team.
Working understanding of problem-solving skills for example ( failure mode effects, causes, severity and detection methods and statistical methods )
Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously.
Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits & Employment Details 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 5.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL5SP1
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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
#LI-MD2
#J-18808-Ljbffr