Ford Racing Launch Manager

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Allen Park, MI, USA
Hybrid
116K-218K Annually
Expert/Leader
Automotive
The Role
Leads Ford Racing vehicle builds, production launches, quality planning, and post-launch quality for high-performance Mustangs. Manages engineers supporting plant vehicle teams, prototype builds, suppliers, and launch issue resolution. Coordinates launch metrics, PPAP, vehicle quality reviews, engineering resources, and supplier technical assistance from prebuild through OKTB. Requires extensive product vehicle engineering and plant launch experience, problem-solving ability, and travel to Ford and supplier locations, including Canada.
Summary Generated by Built In

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

  • Technical leader in Ford Performance to lead the builds and launch and quality plans for both internal and external suppliers to deliver high quality high performance Mustangs
  • Manage team of engineers covering the Plant Vehicle Teams, prototype build and supplier technical assistance.
  • Responsible for efficient and timely execution of prototypes for metrics of cost and engineering resources.
Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Lead and execute of DCV builds.
  • Lead the Ford Racing Production Vehicle Launches for all prebuilds TT to OKTB
    • Coordinate delivery of all Product Development Metric on Launch Score Card
    • Co-Lead the Launch Jira / issues resolution process.
    • Coordinate carry-over issues with PVT Managers during launch
    • Lead the PPAP Metrics with Ford Racing Production Vehicle STA Engineer
    • Support the Ford Racing Production Vehicle Body Exterior team in PIST & Fit to Nominal execution to launch standards.
  • Quality from the planning to DCV checkpoint to in-plant launch phases through OKTB. Continue owning product quality post-OKTB.
  • Lead the Vehicle Quality Reviews for Ford Racing monthly at VO plants, along with lead vehicle line discussion in Ford Racing’s weekly QPSTs and monthly Chief Quality Reviews.
  • Report on quality status weekly with daily claims, engage in the monthly roadmap and engage internal Ford Racing Production Vehicle engineers & peers along with external engineering teams to deliver the overall quality targets.
  • Must have the ability to support in plant launch activities and supplier visits out of the state/ internationally (Canada).
Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 15 years experience in product vehicle engineering and plant launches
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Even better, you may have...

  • Engineering Masters of Science degree or higher
  • Working understanding of Functional requirements, failure mode effects, causes, severity and detection methods (DFMEAs)
  • Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.

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, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.     

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • 15 years of experience in product vehicle engineering and plant launches
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills
  • Master of Science degree in Engineering or higher
  • Working understanding of functional requirements, failure modes, effects, causes, severity, and detection methods, including DFMEAs
  • Ability to develop clear working-level documents and management presentations
  • Clear and concise communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel to Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

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