Test Vehicle Program Engineer

In this position...

The Test Fleet Engineer supports vehicle test programs through fleet lifecycle management, vehicle readiness, technical analysis, and financial oversight.

The Test Fleet Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of vehicle test fleet activities. This role works closely with engineering, test, finance, and operational stakeholders to understand program needs, maintain vehicle availability and readiness, support technical issue resolution, and provide effective management of fleet-related assets and resources.

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. Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future.

EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

What you'll do...

* Support management of vehicle fleet assets throughout their lifecycle, including availability, readiness, utilization, and record accuracy.

* Partner with engineering and test teams to collect vehicle requirements, align priorities, and support fulfillment of vehicle requests.

* Coordinate activities required to maintain vehicles in appropriate condition and configuration for program and test needs.

* Conduct technical investigations and root cause analysis to help identify, document, and resolve vehicle or operational issues.

* Support vehicle testing and analysis activities, including review of vehicle data and CAN logs, as applicable.

* Manage fleet-related financial activities, including budget planning, expense tracking, forecasting, and reporting.

* Identify and implement opportunities to improve utilization, reduce waste, manage cost, and strengthen operational processes.

* Develop and maintain reports, metrics, and documentation related to fleet performance, vehicle status, financial performance, and program support.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support timely, compliant, and cost-effective fleet operations.

* Contribute to vehicle, system, and software validation activities, including test execution, issue investigation, and results analysis, as needed to support program objectives.

What you'll do...

* Support management of vehicle fleet assets throughout their lifecycle, including availability, readiness, utilization, and record accuracy.

* Partner with engineering and test teams to collect vehicle requirements, align priorities, and support fulfillment of vehicle requests.

* Coordinate activities required to maintain vehicles in appropriate condition and configuration for program and test needs.

* Conduct technical investigations and root cause analysis to help identify, document, and resolve vehicle or operational issues.

* Support vehicle testing and analysis activities, including review of vehicle data and CAN logs, as applicable.

* Manage fleet-related financial activities, including budget planning, expense tracking, forecasting, and reporting.

* Identify and implement opportunities to improve utilization, reduce waste, manage cost, and strengthen operational processes.

* Develop and maintain reports, metrics, and documentation related to fleet performance, vehicle status, financial performance, and program support.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support timely, compliant, and cost-effective fleet operations.

* Contribute to vehicle, system, and software validation activities, including test execution, issue investigation, and results analysis, as needed to support program objectives.