Model Launch Specialist

Position: New Model Launch Specialist
In this position...New Model Introduction Supervisor, Vehicle and Powertrain Launch The New Model Program Supervisor is responsible for the successful launch of new vehicle or powertrain models within a manufacturing plant. The primary goal is to ensure these launches are delivered on time, within budget, and at target quality levels.

This leadership role is paramount to achieving launch excellence for new vehicle and powertrain models across Ford's North America Manufacturing Plants. The Supervisor will drive success by leading, mentoring, and empowering a high-performing team of launch engineers and will collaborate cross-functionally with diverse skill teams, extending through all management tiers, to ensure adherence to critical launch processes and standards. This leader will also effectively engage and communicate with senior leadership up to the Director level on launch risks and opportunities.

You'll have...Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field. 4+ Years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience.
4+ years of experience demonstrating a strong understanding of the processes and methodologies involved in bringing new vehicle models from development into full-scale production.

Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project. Project management and/or launch experience.

Experience with Engineering Change Management and Issue Management

Experience with problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.

Even better, you may have...Master of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
6+ Years of experience in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations manufacturing, design, and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience.
6+ years of experience demonstrating a strong understanding of the processes and methodologies involved in bringing new vehicle models from development into full-scale production.
3+ Years of Leadership/Supervisory level experience.

Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project. Project management and/or launch experience.

Experience with Engineering Change Management and Issue Management

Experience with problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.

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 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. This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will…