Raptor Launch Engineer
Job in
Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan, 48101, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Ford
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
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.
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)
You'll have...
- 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
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 employees and…
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