Ford Racing Program Analyst

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

18h • $84,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing Program Analyst We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... Ford Racing is a small team of dedicated engineers who turn mainstream Ford vehicles into extraordinary performance machines (based in Allen Park, MI). We are seeking an experienced engineer to join the Ford Racing Team as a Program Management Analyst.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Product Planning Interact and collaborate with a cross-functional team that include Product & Powertrain Planning / Strategy, Engineering, Marketing, Global Design, and Finance to develop business case assessments and recommendations for future product content
• Drive target setting for all vehicle attributes and development of all features / content required to ensure a successful Program Start milestone approval.
• Provide key support for performance product prioritization and Interface with engineering to define/refine content details
• Program Control Manage a program’s timing and health
• Manage engineering changes
• Lead weekly Program Steering Team (PST) and equivalent program-led meetings (e.g. Engineering Matters Meeting, Major Matters, Change Control)
• Manage Sourcing (parts and tool orders)
• Program Studio Lead Appearance Approval Forum
• Manage Studio workstreams/milestones for a program
• Lead Color Harmony & Appearance Approval Report (AAR) Process
• Program Launch Lead vehicle build events from prototype to production (TPV - MP1/OKTB)
• Manage Change Control and Alert processes to identify/implement ICAs and PCAs
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level