An Advanced Program Development Study Lead oversees the planning, evaluation, and early-stage development of manufacturing processes, tools, and facilities for new or complex programs. They coordinate cross-functional teams to assess feasibility, optimize designs for manufacturability, and ensure production readiness before full-scale launch.

Minimum Qualifications:

BSc, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical OR a related Eng field) OR3+ years' experience in Final Assembly program feasibility support

Preferred Qualifications:

Automotive manufacturing and LaunchSystems Engineering (mechanical, and electrical)Strong interpersonal skillsAbility to work with all levels of personnel, for the duration of a programCycle Line Layout development proficiencyKnowledge of VOPFAG StandardsKnowledge of VOPQUG StandardsMS Office Application proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)Teamcenter proficiency preferredGlobal Manufacturing Requirements (GMR) and Vehicle Operation Structure Standard (VOSS) fluencySPC Problem solving skills (6 Sigma Black Belt preferred)5D/8D/14D Development proficiencyB.S. Engineering degree required / Masters preferred Experience in Final Assembly Process preferred Working knowledge of DPA5 tools (GSPAS/VPS, APT, Teamcenter, PFMEA, SCCAFs, Error proofing, etc.)Prior launch experience and/or PMT subsystem leadership on a launch preferred 

 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

 

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

 

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 a salary grade range 5-8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
 

 

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 1-888-336-0660.

 

 

 

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What you'll do:

Platform Leads

Lead Program Financial / Costing Milestones Final Assembly Cost studiesManage, drive data collection with functionsDrive quality, efficiency, and standardization within the cost line itemsLead Q-Form (Program Change Management) Process… Collection, GMOD population and communication between function groups and Manufacturing Strategy and Advanced Planning (MSAP)Manage the Program Management level cost reporting of LLF Calendarization, Budget to QuotesGenerate and manage Checkbook status and hand-off to Implementation teams.DPA5 Checklist CreationFAE Glidepath Status ReportVirtual Build / All Parts ReviewP-Release Glidepath ReportLead CLL Deep Dives

Clearing House Leads

Support MSAP and Manufacturing Architecture teams with Target Setting and Lead Program Financial / Costing Milestones Final Assembly Cost studiesCapacity Action cost studiesManage, drive data collection with functionsDevelop GMOD process and tool functionalityDrive updates to the BoGLead Non-Prod studies and development