Vehicle Launch Program Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Vehicle Launch Program Engineer

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Location: Louisville, Kentucky, Onsite.

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Pay Range: $33-35 per hour

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Job Type: W2 Contract.

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Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours per week.

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Schedule: Monday–Friday.

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Position Summary

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Ford is seeking a New Model Program Engineer to support the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models across North American manufacturing plants. This role will manage critical launch activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, drive issue resolution, and ensure programs meet quality, timing, and budget objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage new model programs and ensure compliance with established launch processes and standards.

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• Coordinate and oversee pre-production build events.

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• Manage the ordering, building, testing, evaluation, and disposition of pre-production vehicles.

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• Manage product development design changes and ensure changes are implemented before prototype builds.

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• Maintain program issue lists and work with cross-functional teams to drive issues to resolution.

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• Co-chair launch meetings and resolve part-support issues for pre-production build events.

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• Support launch budget approvals and manage assigned budget elements.

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• Prepare and present weekly program assessments, status updates, and risk reports.

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• Communicate program status, challenges, and proposed solutions to senior management.

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• Support the transition and integration of launch teams into manufacturing plants.

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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree.

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• 4+ years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

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• 2+ years of experience with structured problem-solving disciplines using statistical or data-driven approaches.

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• 1+ year of experience in powertrain or vehicle operations, manufacturing, design, program management, project management, or product launch.

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• Program management experience, including issue tracking and cross-functional issue resolution.

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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

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• Automotive manufacturing or new vehicle launch experience.

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• Program or project management experience.

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• Understanding of the processes involved in bringing new vehicle models into full-scale production.

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• Experience with Engineering Change Management.

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• Experience with Issue Management.

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