We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Program Engineer to lead and support our manufacturing or engineering programs. This position provides a great opportunity to lead Ford Motor Company’s journey to electrification within the Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) organization.
Requirements
- Represent and provide technical input to manufacturing or engineering teams in various program and project meetings, fostering cross-functional collaboration and communication.
- Lead overall program reviews for various teams, presenting program status, risks, and mitigation plans to management.
- Oversee and track the lifecycle of new equipment, assets, or product components, from procurement and vendor interactions through installation and in-plant verification.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive tracking systems for key project deliverables, performance metrics, and quality indicators.
- Lead and coordinate meetings related to procurement, purchasing, and engineering change management, including preparing agendas and necessary documentation.
- Develop and maintain robust project master schedules, identifying critical paths and potential dependencies.
- Analyze project schedules to proactively identify potential delays, resource conflicts, and the impact of scope or timing changes.
- Lead efforts to resolve scheduling and timing conflicts, designing recovery actions and developing alternative timing scenarios to keep projects on track.
- Lead or assist in preparing and disseminating project status reports, presentations, and managing project information within various digital platforms and databases.
- Manage and technically evaluate engineering change notifications or similar documentation through controlled release systems, routing to appropriate stakeholders and monitoring status.
- Serve as a change management lead for assigned programs, collaborating effectively with global or cross-functional counterparts as needed.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain cost tracking documents and financial reports for projects, ensuring accurate budget oversight.
- Drive documentation updates and maintain project information within collaborative platforms, document management systems, or similar tools, including Jira and SmartSheet management.
- Provide process confirmation and drive adherence to quality operating standards and established processes for new programs or projects.
- Support engineering and operational teams in the procurement of specialized or custom-ordered components when necessary.
- Collaborate with various operational teams, including process engineering and plant operations, to optimize the management of spare parts processes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and projects
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
