VME Body Program Implementation Leader
Core
Lead the planning and execution of new vehicle body programs, delivering body facilities, tooling, and quality systems for Ford's smart vehicles.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Program Implementation Leader
Builds
New model vehicle body programs and manufacturing facilities
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Vehicle body production
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering, Program planning and execution, Tooling design and validation, Quality systems management, Safety and ergonomics compliance, Cost estimation and budget management, Process optimization, Cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with Ford's Protag process, Knowledge of GSPAS and VOSS standards, Simulation engineering, Factory Information System (FIS) data analysis
Technologies
GSPAS, VOSS, Factory Information System (FIS), PFMEA, 8D problem solving
Responsibilities
Lead teams of manufacturing engineers in planning and execution phases, Deliver body facility and tooling systems for new model launches, Ensure safety and ergonomic compliance at 100% design buy-off, Manage quality maturation plans and throughput targets, Support cost studies and meet program budget objectives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC