Manufacturing Program Leader

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. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world‑class, state‑of‑the‑art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this position we are seeking motivated professionals with a passion for excellence in Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and driving robustness into the APD/PTME Engineering factory. This position reports to the APD/PTME Delivery team Program Manager as a Delivery Program Leader. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of PTME program deliverables and will be leading PTME launch teams through all phases of Manufacturing Program Delivery from the early cost study phase through rate of climb (ROC). This position aligns with Ford OS Behaviors: Excellence, Focus & Collaboration. You will work in a cross‑functional, technology‑driven environment and be given opportunities to demonstrate your leadership and communication skills while developing your Ford Leadership Behaviors. What You'll Do Lead new program teams to provide Program Engineering deliverables from Program Strategy through completion of Rate of Climb (ROC), working with all engineering groups within Powertrain Delivery (APD)/Manufacturing Engineering (PTME)/Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME), Manufacturing Strategy & Advanced Planning (MSAP), Ford Land, Industrial Engineering, Product Engineering, Supplier Technical Assistance, 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. Identify and coordinate program resource requirements both Ford Internal & External. Participate in new program studies with MSAP from Program Approval in conjunction with PD and Powertrain Strategy Business Office (PSBO), input delivery activity costs, and coordinate fund inputs 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 processes function properly to achieve objectives. Lead resolution of major manufacturing program issues, change control and achievement of program objectives with other organizations (Product Development, Finance, Planning, STA, OEMs and External Purchase suppliers). Develop and implement a standard detailed program timing management tool that supports the 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). Drive completion of all phases of MIDAS machine approvals from the relevant engineers, support teams 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. You'll Have Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred). 7–10 years of experience in high‑volume production or manufacturing environment. Manufacturing Engineering with plant‑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. Work Requirements Manufacturing floor related / Manufacturing plant based. Southeast Michigan based with 50–75% travel required to plant sites within driving distance from Dearborn, MI. Benefits Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new‑parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500 to $218,100. 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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Motor Company