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The Segment Chief Engineer for Icons is responsible for quality and cost delivery across Mustang, Bronco, and Ford Performance programs. This position will leverage distributed resources working on geographically distributed workforce across the US, Australia, China, Brazil, and Mexico. 

PD Customization delivers factory installed features, accessories, and customer experiences on forward model PD programs (e.g. Mackinaws interior bags, Bronco Modular bumper, etc.).   This position also supports the global img LVEA team with implementation of activity on the ground in NA (e.g. manufacturing, suppliers, launch, etc.)

You'll have…

Engineering Degree Engineering and Design & Release experienceProgram delivery and launch experienceProduct (systems, attribute, technology) working knowledgeAbility and courage to lead a highly diverse (cultural and skill level) global x-functional teamHigh energy, self-starter, with ability and desire to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision Ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and recommendations to senior leadershipHigh integrity with good attitude and excellent communication skillsComfortable working in a dynamic environment with distributed resources in multiple regions, with the ability to quickly react to changes and new challengesA solid understanding of Product Development disciplines

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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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This position is a salary grade 4.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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What you'll do…

Drive delivery of segment quality and warranty improvements Lead design TVM and cost reduction for vehicles in this segmentInterface with functional and regional skill teams to drive design efficiency improvementsDrive implementation of commonality, complexity reduction cross-carline technologies, and key initiatives across segment Drive key learnings in efficiency, complexity, and commonality into forward model/future programsManage the segment meeting cadence for Quality and CostSupport the IMG LVEA team with NA Ranger program activity on the ground at PDC, MAP, Manufacturing, Suppliers, etc.