Racing Vehicle Program Lead Engineer

Ford

Allen Park (MI)

On-site

USD 142,000 - 268,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Parental leave
Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking a senior leader to drive a production vehicle program from concept to plant build. You will manage engineering milestones, cross‑functional teams, and supplier engagements to ensure the program meets cost, schedule, and quality targets.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 10 years in automotive OEM, and 5 years in vehicle engineering or program management, with a proven leadership track record. This is a hybrid role onsite in the U.S.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver vehicle program engineering and financial milestones on time.
  • Deliver vehicle program financial status for engineering, vendor & facilities tooling and cost.
  • Deliver production designs that match the vehicle program’s theme and appearance.
  • Lead the establishment of optimal assumptions for the customer to vehicle interface.

Skills

Leadership
Engineering
Program management
Product development
Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Ford Racing is seeking a senior leader to drive a production vehicle program from concept to plant build. You will manage engineering milestones, cross‑functional teams, and supplier engagements to ensure the program meets cost, schedule, and quality targets.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 10 years in automotive OEM, and 5 years in vehicle engineering or program management, with a proven leadership track record. This is a hybrid role onsite in the U.S.

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