Racing Launch Leader - High-Performance Vehicle Programs

Ford-Motor-Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Engineer in Ford Racing to lead DCV builds, launches and quality plans for internal and external suppliers, delivering high quality high performance Mustangs. You will drive cross-functional execution and ensure milestones are met in a fast-paced racing environment.

You will manage a team of engineers across Plant Vehicle Teams and prototypes, coordinate launch metrics, drive PPAP and quality reviews, and travel as needed to Ford and supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 15 years experience in product vehicle engineering and plant launches
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee builds and launches and quality plans for internal and external suppliers ensuring high quality, high performance vehicles.
• Manage team of engineers covering Plant Vehicle Teams, prototype build and supplier technical assistance.
• Ensure efficient and timely execution of prototypes for metrics of cost and engineering resources.
• Lead the DCV builds and Ford Racing Production Vehicle Launches for all prebuilds TT to OKTB.
• Coordinate delivery of all Product Development Metrics on Launch Score Card; co-lead the Launch Jira / issues resolution process.
• Coordinate carry-over issues with PVT Managers during launch; lead the PPAP Metrics with Ford Racing Production Vehicle STA Engineer.
• Support the Ford Racing Production Vehicle Body Exterior team in PIST & Fit to Nominal execution to launch standards.
• Quality management from planning to DCV checkpoint to in-plant launch phases through OKTB; continue owning product quality post-OKTB.
• Lead Vehicle Quality Reviews for Ford Racing monthly at VO plants, participate in weekly QPSTs and monthly Chief Quality Reviews.
• Report on quality status weekly with daily claims; participate in monthly roadmap reviews with internal Ford Racing engineers & peers and external teams.
• Must be able to support in-plant launch activities and supplier visits out of state / internationally (Canada).

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Engineer in Ford Racing to lead DCV builds, launches and quality plans for internal and external suppliers, delivering high quality high performance Mustangs. You will drive cross-functional execution and ensure milestones are met in a fast-paced racing environment.

You will manage a team of engineers across Plant Vehicle Teams and prototypes, coordinate launch metrics, drive PPAP and quality reviews, and travel as needed to Ford and supplier sites.