Launch Excellence Leader — Automotive New Models

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a New Model Launch Manager to strategically oversee vehicle and powertrain launches across North America manufacturing plants. You will lead a high-performing team of launch supervisors and engineers, aligning with executives to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality across programs.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, pre-production guidance, design change approvals, risk mitigation, and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Strong PM and launch experience in manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel extensively and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-program launches and align with executive leadership.
• Oversee budgets, scope, and schedule for new model launches.
• Drive problem solving and risk mitigation across programs.
• Coordinate with plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver launch reviews and readiness scorecards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a New Model Launch Manager to strategically oversee vehicle and powertrain launches across North America manufacturing plants. You will lead a high-performing team of launch supervisors and engineers, aligning with executives to ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality across programs.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, pre-production guidance, design change approvals, risk mitigation, and production readiness.