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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.?We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position…
Develop Axle product proposals and strategies to support Global Cycle Plan, including ongoing analysis of future technologies and competitive trends
Work with GCRS (volumes database) to develop volume summary and other documents to share information with Product Development, Business Office, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing and Finance
Utilize corporate databases on competitive benchmarking and future technologies to compile relevant information that will aid in product proposals and strategy papers
Assist by supplying input data (volumes, investment, timing, etc) to cross-functional teams working on Business Cases, Fuel Economy projections and/or CO2 calculations to help ensure that future product plans are aligned with both corporate strategy and regulatory requirements
Support development of timing plans that streamline engineering development and delivery while delivering quality targets
What you'll do…
Lead the Unit Program process by:
Supporting development of Unit Program proposals that are aligned with PT technologies, platform plans and key corporate strategies
Lead the Cost Study process, which will include aiding in compilation of the Cost Study Request, coordinating and supporting working-level meetings to confirm Cost Study assumptions and attending Roundtable and Kick-off discussions
Scheduling working-level meetings with Product Development, Business Office, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance and Purchasing to complete template slides that feed into the final Unit Program milestone paper
Schedule approval cadence meetings in FRS and through meeting coordinators to ensure review cadence meets Unit Program timing
Support approval meetings where necessary
Support Corporate Fitness Initiatives by helping to develop product proposals and strategies that reduce cost and complexity
Build relationships with cross-functional teams (Engine, Underbody, Purchasing, Finance) while also interacting with other Planning functions (Cycle Plan, Vehicle Planning, P/T Planning) to aid in delivering data/information on time and with high quality
Opportunity to gain experience in global planning and delivery process due to regular interaction with FoE and AP colleagues
Opportunity to improve presentation skills by presenting to cross-functional teams and, periodically, presenting to senior leadership
You'll have...
Minimum
BS in Engineering (MS/MBA is desirable)
5+ Years - Prior experience in Driveline/Axle engineering, PT Planning, PT Manufacturing or Purchasing is desirable
Ability to set-up, lead and follow-up on cross-functional team meetings
5+ Years Product Development Planning knowledge
Excellent written and communication skills
High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
If you're ready to make a significant impact on the development and quality of driveline systems, we encourage you to apply!
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 changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of 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 child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
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