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?

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. We're responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative, propietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service.

In this position…

You will be responsible to deliver new model vehicle launches in the North American region on time, on cost and at the targeted quality levels. This is accomplished by managing the staffing, skill sets, and launch processes overseen by the New Model Program Teams.

What you'll do…

• Assess New Model Program team member skill set and implement training plans as required for team members in your organization

• Assure the Program Launch Teams have appropriate staffing and skills

• Align process requirements and budgets to support Pre-Production Builds

• Assure management of vehicle ordering and the Fleet Evaluation Processes

• Confirm key processes are in place to manage the AIMs and WERs issues and drive team to ensure appropriate throughput is achieved

• Guarantee appropriate part pedigree is in place to support the Pre-Production build and prove out

• Assure there is transparency of issues and build progress and quality metrics are clearly reported and containment is put in place as required

• Prepare and validate New Model Programs Weekly Assessment Reports are accurate and appropriate issues are escalated by the launch teams

• Manage the Launch Budget in an appropriate manner, consistent with LQOS, and delivered to plan

• Assure the launch teams comply with the Launch Quality Operation System (LQOS) guidelines and reporting

You'll have…

• Undergraduate degree, in engineering preferred

• New Model Launch Proficiency, including a working level knowledge of the processes by which New Model Programs launches vehicle programs (i.e. LQOS, GPDS, FPS, etc.)

• Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project

• Strong relationship building skills

• Excellent cross-functional collaborator

• Meticulous attention to detail and process oriented

Even better, you may have…

• Master’s degree preferred

• Experience with WERS and AIM preferred

• Frequent Travel is required

• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills

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 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://go.ford/LL4Benefits

This position is a leadership level 4.

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 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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Requisition ID : 31045