Ford Racing Program Management – Studio Analyst

Lincoln Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a qualified Studio analyst to lead milestones and resolution of appearance/feasibility issues, spanning from concept to production readiness.

The role collaborates with Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Finance to shape Color & Material directions and ensure milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 3 years in automotive product development, program management, or related.
• Previous Studio experience on a Ford program.
• Knowledge of vehicle development milestones and PM disciplines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Studio analyst for the program from concept through production readiness.
• Co-lead Appearance Approval Forum meetings and key Studio milestone reviews.
• Lead or support development of Color & Material Product Direction Letters with cross-functional partners.
• Drive cross-functional resolution of Studio feasibility, appearance, and content issues.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recovery actions to leadership.
• Support milestone papers, program assumptions, and health reporting.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Automotive product development

Studio experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

• Job Type: Full time
• Work Type: Hybrid

In this position…

We made history and now we work to transform the future — for our customers, our communities and our families. You’ll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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!, Racing is where our story began.

What you’ll do…

• Serve as the lead Studio analyst for the program. Drive Studio milestones, deliverables, timing, and issue resolution from concept through production readiness.
• Co-lead Appearance Approval Forum meetings and key Studio milestone reviews. Lead the Color Harmony and Appearance Approval Report processes.
• Lead or support development of Color & Material Product Direction Letters, including features, options, and color and material content, in partnership with Marketing, Planning, Engineering, and Finance.
• Drive cross-functional resolution of Studio feasibility, appearance, and content issues. Lead through influence across multiple organizations.
• Communicate clear program status, risks, recommendations, and recovery actions to leadership.
• Support milestone papers, program assumptions, and program health reporting.

You’ll have…

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in automotive product development, program management, design and release, manufacturing engineering, or launch
• Previous Studio experience supporting a major Ford program
• Strong knowledge of vehicle development milestones, deliverables, and program management disciplines
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive issues to closure without direct authority
• Resilience, adaptability, and a strong ownership mindset

Even better, you may have…

• Experience authoring the Color and Trim Product Direction Letter (PDL)
• Experience on a major vehicle program from concept through launch
• Experience with prototype builds, launch execution, and change management
• Previous Design and Release or other technical engineering experience

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 childcare 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 salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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