Raptor Launch Engineer

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!

In this position...

• Lead the Raptor launch related events to deliver the high performance and high quality expected by our customers.Lead the pre-build prototype activities and the pre-production builds at Dearborn Truck and Michigan Assembly plants for these Raptor Programs.
• Collaborate with the Ford Racing Engineering teams on issue identification and resolutions to meet the build / launch timing and quality standards.

What you'll do...

• Lead vehicle build events from prototype to production (TPV - MP1/OKTB)
• Manage Change Control and Alert processes to identify/implement ICAs and PCAs
• Lead weekly Program Steering Team (PST) and equivalent program-led meetings (e.g. Engineering Matters Meeting, Major Matters, Change Control)
• Support product launch Hard Rocks forums representing Ford Racing • Drive swift, robust issue resolution as identified in Whiteboard, AIMS and VOCF reviews
• Ensure robust APQP & Champion/Priority-Supplier process
• Support and disposition Product Development related concerns in Open To Go (OTG) meetings
• Lead Color Harmony & Appearance Approval Report (AAR) Process
• Lead vehicle homologation efforts in support of launch 
• Lead resolution of export market issues impacting a vehicle launch
• Lead daily claims report for both Ford Racing and vehicle assembly plant (PVT)
• Lead weekly Quality PAT forums along with managing R/1000 and CPU reports for a specific vehicle(s)

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Vehicle or Design & Release Engineer 
• 3+ years of experience leading projects.

Even better, you may have...

• Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience with prototype builds as well as launch experience within LQOS framework
• Understanding of systems engineering and experience managing supplier deliverables
• Tier 2 Driver Certification (training available if not already Tier 2)
• High degree of self-motivation and willingness to commit extra effort to "get the job done"
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with GPDS and LQOS, including thorough understanding of vehicle program milestone deliverables and process approach to the business
• Familiarity with Ford PD systems like WERS, AIMS, PDL inputs (MFAL / part structure including Color & Material), Alert, Open To Go, TeamCenter
• A passion for Performance vehicles, have a “can-do/results-driven” attitude and be able to maintain positive/productive working relationships across multiple corporate cultures

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!

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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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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