About the role

  • Manager overseeing and directing vehicle model launches in Ford's North America Manufacturing Plants. Leading a high-performing team to ensure project success and alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • This leadership role is paramount to achieving launch excellence for new vehicle and powertrain models across Ford's North America Manufacturing Plants.
  • The Manager will drive success by leading, mentoring, and empowering a high-performing team of launch supervisors and engineers.
  • Collaborate extensively and strategically with diverse cross-functional teams and executive leadership, including Vice Presidents, to implement launch processes and standards.
  • Ensuring robust execution and alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Involves proactive engagement and communication with senior executive leadership on critical launch risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

NMP Launch Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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