Manufacturing Program Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Program Engineer
Location: Allen Park, MI (Need Locals Or Nearby) -W2
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

12 months,

Job Description The New Model Program Engineer will play a critical role in the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models across Ford's North America manufacturing plants. This position will manage key launch activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, drive issue resolution, monitor program status, and ensure new model programs meet quality, timing, and budget objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage New Model Program governance and ensure adherence to launch processes and standards.
• Plan and oversee pre-production build events , ensuring quality, timing, and program objectives are achieved.
• Manage pre-production vehicle fleets , including ordering, building, testing, evaluation, and final disposition.
• Execute Pre-Production Drive Fleet Evaluation Plans .
• Coordinate and manage Engineering/Product Development Change approvals and ensure changes are implemented and validated before prototype builds.
• Maintain program issue lists and lead cross-functional teams in resolving build and launch issues.
• Lead issue-management activities and drive problems to timely closure.
• Co-chair launch meetings and coordinate resolution of part support and build-related issues .
• Manage launch budget approval and execution activities.
• Prepare and present weekly New Model Program assessment reports .
• Communicate program status, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to senior management .
• Support the transition and integration of launch teams into manufacturing plants.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, and other cross-functional organizations.
• Travel to support vehicle launch and manufacturing activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 4+ years of experience using:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
• 2+ years of experience applying structured problem-solving disciplines and statistical/problem-solving methodologies.
• 1+ year of experience in:
  • Powertrain/Vehicle Operations
  • Manufacturing
  • Vehicle Design
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Vehicle Launch
• Strong experience maintaining issue lists and coordinating cross-functional issue resolution .
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully onsite manufacturing environment .
• Ability and willingness to travel .

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field .
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• New vehicle/model launch experience.
• Program or project management experience.
• Experience with Engineering Change Management .
• Experience with Issue Management / Problem Management .
• Understanding of processes and methodologies used to transition new vehicle models from development through full-scale production.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience presenting program status and risks to senior leadership.