Ford Motor Company · 16 hours ago
Program Leader
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $213K/yr
7+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to building world-class smart vehicles. The Program Leader will oversee program engineering deliverables, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful delivery of manufacturing programs from strategy to production readiness.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead new program teams provide Program Engineering deliverables from Program Strategy Program Strategy Confirmed through completion of Rate of Climb (ROC), by working with all engineering groups within Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME)/ Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME), as well as Manufacturing Strategy & Advanced Planning (MSAP), Ford Land, Industrial Engineering, Product Engineering, Powertrain Plants and Purchasing
Lead site-based engineers throughout the delivery of equipment to production readiness
Establish and track timing of commodity team deliverables to meet program milestones (Balkan, OPIC, MIDAS)
Ensure weekly New Model program safety walks are conducted from the beginning of facility activities through the commissioning phase of all new model process and process support equipment. (Safety walks can be led by the Delivery Program Leader or a site-based delegate)
Identify and coordinate program resource requirements both Ford Internal & External
Participate in new program studies with MSAP from through Program Approval in conjunction with PD and Powertrain Strategy Business Office (PSBO). Participate in studies pre-, as required. Program Leader is also responsible to input costs specifically for Delivery activities and coordinate the input of Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) funds from other groups
Prepare Program Review, Executive Program Business Review (PBR), material and deliver PTME related content at these reviews per the Program Management procedure
Attend Transmission/Engine/Axle Product Management Teams (TPMT/EPMT) meetings as the primary manufacturing interface for PTME/BME to ensure Component Product Management Team (CPMT) process is functioning properly to achieve objectives
Lead resolution of major manufacturing program issues, change control and achievement of program objectives with other organizations (i.e. Product Development, Finance, Planning, STA, etc.), OEM's and External Purchase suppliers
Develop and implement standard detailed program timing management tool that supports needs of lead process engineers with roll up capability to support program management
Coordinate manufacturing input into program tracking tools (e.g., LQOS Charts, Program MS Project Timing File, Global 15 panel/10 Panel/MR, Major Program Status & Issues, Integrator, Indicated Cost, PBR / EPBR, etc.)
Drive the completion of all phases of MIDAS approvals from the relevant engineers and plant operations
Incorporate continuous improvements utilizing PTME Continuous Improvement / Lessons Learned, Deviation and Decision Record Process
Travel to Powertrain Manufacturing Plants will be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or in similar field (Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)
7-10 Years Experience in high volume production or manufacturing environment
Manufacturing floor experience required
Project Or Program Management / Coordination / Communication Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint
Strong presentation skills with experience creating and delivering presentations
Experience supporting program launches, leading teams throughout launch phases
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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