MP&L Launch Lead

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. What will you make today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

What you'll do...

• Launch Leadership: Select, develop, and lead the MP&L launch team (PSGs), prioritizing daily activities to ensure successful milestone execution.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary MP&L representative at gateway reviews, coordinating between plant leadership, production teams, and suppliers.
• Supply Chain Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive balance‑out and system‑fill plans in collaboration with the Core MP&L team.
• Operational Oversight: Manage the new model parts crib, including BOM planning, 9000‑series coordination, shipping/receiving, and pre‑kitting for launch events.
• Supplier Management: Approve supplier rate and flow, manage communication systems, and hold suppliers accountable to promise dates.
• Risk Mitigation: Lead shortage meetings and analyze reports to identify, communicate, and resolve critical supply issues before builds.
• Executive Reporting: Provide regular status updates and performance metrics to executive management, highlighting risks and proposed resolutions.
• Process Implementation: Direct line‑feeding, pick requirements, and communication protocols to ensure seamless integration of new model parts.

You'll have...

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, supply chain engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and deep understanding of Supply Chain Operations
• Strong knowledge of systems like CMMS, Super G, GCP, MCPV, etc
• A proven track record in supply chain operations (Inbound flows / Packaging / Outbound flows / Diversity / Demand & Supply planning / In‑plant Logistic operations / Warehouse management)
• Well‑versed with MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Even Better You’ll Have…

• Knowledge and deep understanding of Ford MP&L Supply Chain Operations
• 2+ years of experience in an OEM or Tier1 company within the automotive industry
• Tenure working on automotive launches

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 the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare 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.

Verification of employment eligibility is required.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This position is open to the following grades:

• Salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480‑121,440.
• Salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480‑141,360.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.

• Job Identification 61292
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 03/31/2026, 08:53 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations MAP 38303 Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI, 48184, US (On‑site)