New Model Launch Specialist
Core
Lead the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models within manufacturing plants, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and at target quality levels.
Role type
Senior IC program supervisor (vehicle/powertrain launch)
Builds
New vehicle and powertrain models for Ford's North America Manufacturing Plants
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Powertrain
Required skills
Budget management, Pre-production oversight, Design change approval, Issue resolution, Customer feedback integration, Change control management, Risk mitigation, Production readiness approval, Plant issue tracking, Reporting, Meeting coordination, Launch review presentations, On-site modifications, Lessons learned documentation, Cross-functional collaboration, Standardization, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Master of Science degree in Engineering, 6+ years in Powertrain/Vehicle Operations, 3+ years Leadership/Supervisory experience
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Manage launch budgets, oversee pre-production builds, approve design changes, resolve launch issues, integrate customer feedback, manage change control, mitigate part quality risks, approve production readiness, track plant issues, coordinate launch meetings, present launch reviews, manage on-site modifications, document lessons learned, lead cross-functional teams, enforce quality standards, allocate team resources
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities