Raptor Launch Engineer

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In this position...

* Lead the Raptor launch related events to deliver the high performance and high quality expected by our customers. Lead the pre-build prototype activities and the pre-production builds at Dearborn Truck and Michigan Assembly plants for these Raptor Programs.

* Collaborate with the Ford Racing Engineering teams on issue identification and resolutions to meet the build / launch timing and quality standards.

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).

What you'll do...

* 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)

What you'll do...

* 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)