Ford Racing Assistant Chief Program Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll 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.

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901 Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himselfSweepstakesand beat Americas most famous driver. He wasnt a racer but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. Were the engineers strategists and competitors who bring Fords track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track every stage every proving groundthats where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the worlds most iconic brands legendary nameplates and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win engineer to lead.

If youre a competitor innovator or performance obsessive Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

• Ford Motor Company continues to grow and modernize production vehicles for our customers seeking the ultimate capability and support of this effort the Ford Racing Team is looking for a technical business leader with passion for high performing vehicles to lead a vehicle program.
• The Ford Racing Assistant Chief Program Engineer is responsible for all aspects of delivering a production vehicle program into a manufacturing facility. Position is focused on timely completion of the engineering system and component designs that are compatible with program financial targets.
• Workload includes managing the product development process using key milestone metrics and resolving cross-functional issues. Communication with partners across Ford and Supplier organizations to align objectives and manage a timely decision-making process. Maintain the teams focus on the products key aspects to succeed in the enthusiast marketplace.

What youll do...

• Deliver vehicle program engineering and financial milestones on time with quality.
• Deliver vehicle program financial status for engineering vendor & facilities tooling and cost.
• Deliver vehicle program supplier sourcing for all new tooled end items both Ford Racing-led and core Ford Engineering-led on time and matching vehicle program targets.
• Deliver production designs that match the vehicle programs theme and appearance.
• Deliver a product that meets the established vehicle program marketing targets.
• Support delivery of the vehicle program attribute targets.
• Lead the establishment of optimal assumptions for the customer to vehicle interface including selection of interior components HMI features and services.
• Deliver the prototype build and the production vehicle launch to standard meeting the high quality expected by the enthusiast customer.
• Make fact-based decisions with cross-functional team support in a timely manner to maintain program objectives.
• Take the lead in the resolution of difficult cross-functional issues to maintain program objectives.
• Manage a team of program management analysts and functional engineers to deliver the overall vehicle program via prioritization of critical path tasks.
• Support transfer of technology and methods from the production program to the competition vehicles and from the competition vehicles to the production vehicle.
• Deliver technical project presentations to senior management including results and accomplishments conclusions and recommendations and lessons learned.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• 10 years of experience in Automotive OEM.
• 5 years of experience in either Vehicle Engineering or Program Management
• Demonstrated experience in leading engineering teams.
• Knowledge of the product development process from concept to the plant build process.
• Strong business acumen

Even better you may have...

• Engineering MS or MBA equivalent degree or higher
• Prior experience as a Chief Program Engineer or Assistant Chief Program Engineer
• Automotive plant experience either from launching vehicles or working in a plant engineering team.
• Working understanding of problem-solving skills for example (failure mode and effects analysis causes severity detection methods and statistical methods)
• Ability to develop clear working-level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique tasks simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier locations domestic and international.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141700-$268300.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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