Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Ford Racing - Launch & Quality Engineer
Allen Park, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $162K/yr
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive design and manufacturing, and they are seeking an experienced engineer to join the Ford Racing Team as a Launch and Quality Engineer. This role involves supporting vehicle build events from prototype to high volume production while ensuring quality for specific programs.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
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)
Support daily GQRS and warranty claims binning, which may require interfacing with dealership technicians
Lead Analytical Warranty System (AWS) and Early Claims Binning (ECB) claims analysis
Manage Balanced Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ) projects and update system status regularly
Review and manage daily audits post Mod Center Inspection
Support VRT/VFG meetings on weekly basis and quality reviews (FQR, VQR, PDQR)
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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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