Ford Racing – Launch & Quality Engineer

Job Description

Ford Racing – Launch & Quality Engineer 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?

In this position… We are seeking an experienced engineer to join the Ford Racing (FR) Team to support a vehicle program as a Launch and Quality Engineer within Program Management. The position will be responsible for supporting vehicle build events from prototype to high volume production. In addition, the position will have responsibility for quality for a specific program(s).

• Lead vehicle build events from prototype to production (TPV – MP1/OKTB)
• Manage Change Control and Alert processes to identify/implement ICAs and PCAs
• Lead weekly Program Steering Team (PST) and equivalent program-led meetings (e.g. Engineering Matters Meeting, Major Matters, Change Control)
• Support product launch Hard Rocks forums representing Ford Racing
• Drive swift, robust issue resolution as identified in Whiteboard, AIMS and VOCF reviews
• Ensure robust APQP & Champion/Priority-Supplier process
• Support and disposition Product Development related concerns in Open To Go (OTG) meetings
• Lead Color Harmony & Appearance Approval Report (AAR) Process
• Lead vehicle homologation efforts in support of launch
• Lead resolution of export market issues impacting a vehicle launch
• Lead daily claims report for both Ford Racing and vehicle assembly plant (PVT)
• Lead weekly Quality PAT forums along with managing R/1000 and CPU reports for a specific vehicle(s)
• Support daily GQRS and warranty claims binning, which may require interfacing with dealership technicians
• Lead Analytical Warranty System (AWS) and Early Claims Binning (ECB) claims analysis
• Manage Balanced Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ) projects and update system status regularly
• Review and manage daily audits post Mod Center Inspection
• Support VRT/VFG meetings on weekly basis and quality reviews (FQR, VQR, PDQR)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3 years of experience in Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Vehicle or Design & Release Engineer
• 3 years of experience leading projects.

• Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Experience with prototype builds as well as launch experience within LQOS framework
• Understanding of systems engineering and experience managing supplier deliverables
• Tier 2 Driver Certification (training available if not already Tier
  2)
• High degree of self-motivation and willingness to commit extra effort to “get the job done”
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with GPDS and LQOS, including thorough understanding of vehicle program milestone deliverables and process approach to the business
• Familiarity with Ford PD systems like WERS, AIMS, PDL inputs (MFAL / part structure including Color & Material), Alert, Open To Go, Team Center
• A passion for Performance vehicles, have a “can-do/results-driven” attitude and be able to maintain positive/productive working relationships across multiple corporate cultures

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 change maker, 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…