Manufacturing Program Manager

Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Program Manager overseeing engineering leadership for vehicle lines at Ford Motor Company. Leading multi-functional teams from architecture development through production launch at assembly plants.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive Manufacturing Requirements into Vehicle Architecture Development Process
Analyze Manufacturing Key Process Indicators (KPI’s) and implement corrective actions to deliver Business Objectives
Develop and Execute Strategies for improving Manufacturing Productivity and Quality
Drive adoption of New Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing methods
Utilize Manufacturing Knowledge to Identify potential risks and implement preventive measures
Provide Team Leadership in addressing Technical Challenges
Collaborate with cross-functional activities (Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Studio and Assembly Plant) to ensure Quality of Manufacturability and Cost-Effective Production Methods
Implement Virtual Manufacturing Tool Set
Meet Program Financial Targets for Facility, Tooling and Labor
Lead all phases of New Model Product Launch at Assembly Plant(s) including Tooling and Facility Installations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ Years leadership Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Strong Project Management skills and result-oriented mindset
Proven ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams
Experience leading Project from Concept to Manufacturing
Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
Ability to set long term goals and implement Manufacturing Strategies
Experience in Cost Control and Resource allocation to maximize efficiency

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Manufacturing EngineeringProject ManagementLean ManufacturingManufacturing ProductivityQuality ImprovementCost ControlResource AllocationVirtual ManufacturingNew Model Product LaunchManufacturing Strategies

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationResult-oriented MindsetInspiring LeadershipLong-term Goal Setting