Manufacturing Program Management Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Program Management Engineer leading vehicle and powertrain programs across regions. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing initiatives.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver vehicle and powertrain manufacturing programs in line with program objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
Develop and maintain detailed program schedules and workplans in **JIRA** to support program governance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and program leads to define scope, deliverables, resources, timelines, and dependencies.
Establish data assessment and reporting mechanisms to track program performance and identify deviations.
Analyse program progression, identify risks, and escalate issues to leadership at the appropriate time.
Ensure adherence to organisational standards, quality processes, and performance expectations.
Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment to overall program goals.
Create and maintain program dashboards, scorecards, and reports to govern program execution.
Prepare and present leadership and program review decks using clear, structured, and actionable insights.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum **3+**** years of manufacturing experience** in the automotive OEM industry, Aerospace industry.
Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, including vehicle and powertrain systems.
**Project Management Professional (PMP)** certification – *preferred*.
Hands-on experience using **JIRA** for program scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in creating executive-level presentations using **Microsoft PowerPoint**.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Lead and deliver vehicle and powertrain manufacturing programs in line with program objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
Develop and maintain detailed program schedules and workplans in **JIRA** to support program governance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and program leads to define scope, deliverables, resources, timelines, and dependencies.
Establish data assessment and reporting mechanisms to track program performance and identify deviations.
Analyse program progression, identify risks, and escalate issues to leadership at the appropriate time.
Ensure adherence to organisational standards, quality processes, and performance expectations.
Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment to overall program goals.
Create and maintain program dashboards, scorecards, and reports to govern program execution.
Prepare and present leadership and program review decks using clear, structured, and actionable insights. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum **3+**** years of manufacturing experience** in the automotive OEM industry, Aerospace industry.
Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, including vehicle and powertrain systems.
**Project Management Professional (PMP)** certification – *preferred*.
Hands-on experience using **JIRA** for program scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools

program schedulingprogram trackingprogram reportingdata assessmentrisk analysisautomotive manufacturing processesvehicle systemspowertrain systemsproject management

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementpresentation skillscollaborationleadership

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering