**Service Parts Engineering Manager** We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? **In this position...** The position is a leadership role responsible for managing a team of service parts engineers. The leader manages the department to deliver service products for all non-warranty and some in warranty applications for engine, powertrain, transmission, body and chassis, electrical, fluids and chemicals used by FCSD's dealers, distributors, and retails customers and manage the SPW spend associated with these parts. Location: WHQ, Dearborn, MI. The team works in-person with limited home office. **What you'll do...** •Manages the strategic intent and daily operations of the Service Parts Engineering Team •Delivers cycle plans and drives the acceleration of filing product gaps as identified by the PCM teams •Daily Management Meetings with team to drive priorities and outcomes •Actively removes roadblocks •Performance tracking and visibility throughout organization •Operational excellence including training, GEMBAs, tools & resources for team •Manages the budget and allocation to critical activities •Participates in the development of the Reman and Aftermarket strategies •Responsible for engineering sign-off of the products developed •Leads oversight for utilization of the Ford Operating System, materials filings and report-outs. •Utilizes the FoS framework including Bowler and Action Plans •Weekly report outs with leadership •Monthly Customer Success Review •Daily Stand-ups •Coordinates all work requests and initiatives to achieve maximum utilization of department resources. •Main interfaces include Product Category Management, Purchasing, Product Development, SEO, STA, Marketing, Core Inventory Management, and Service Parts Suppliers. •Develops Team and Fosters Collaboration •Creates a collaborative work space for the team to thrive •Development plan for each team member including succession planning •Meaningful 1:1 discussions with direct reports •Provides regular recognition using Recognition+ and other forums. •Ensure all employees have the appropriate training and support to achieve outlined objectives. •Develop and Maintain the Engineering Reman. Strategic Cycle Plan in partnership with the Engine and Transmission Parts Category Managers and Product Development Engineering Team •Align current inventory levels, in-production powertrain and critical launch timing to ensure ZERO downtime associated with product availability •Ad-hoc assignments as needed **You'll have...** •Engineering degree required •Self Starter •Supervisory Experience **Even better, you may have...** **•** Prior experience in service parts development •Team building and management experience 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 a leadership level 5. 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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid \#LI-KJ1 1. **Manages the strategic intent and daily operations of the Service Parts Engineering Team** 2. Delivers cycle plans and drives the acceleration of filing product gaps as identified by the PCM teams 3. Daily Management Meetings with team to drive priorities and outcomes 4. Actively removes roadblocks 5. Performance tracking and visibility throughout organization 6. Operational excellence including training, GEMBAs, tools & resources for team 7. Manages the budget and allocation to critical activities 8. Participates in the development of the Reman and Aftermarket strategies 9. **Responsible for engineering sign-off of the products developed** 10. **Leads oversight for utilization of the Ford Operating System, materials filings and report-outs.** 11. Utilizes the FoS framework including Bowler and Action Plans 12. Weekly report outs with leadership 13. Monthly Customer Success Review 14. Daily Stand-ups 15. **Coordinates all work requests and initiatives to achieve maximum utilization of department resources.** 16. **Main interfaces include Product Category Management, Purchasing, Product Development, SEO, STA, Marketing, Core Inventory Management, and Service Parts Suppliers.** 17. **Develops Team and Fosters Collaboration** + Creates a collaborative work space for the team to thrive + Development plan for each team member including succession planning + Meaningful 1:1 discussions with direct reports + Provides regular recognition using Recognition+ and other forums. + Ensure all employees have the appropriate training and support to achieve outlined objectives. 1. **Develop and Maintain the Engineering Reman. Strategic Cycle Plan** in partnership with the Engine and Transmission Parts Category Managers and Product Development Engineering Team 2. Align current inventory levels, in-production powertrain and critical launch timing to ensure ZERO downtime associated with product availability 3. **Ad-hoc assignments as needed** + Engineering degree required + Prior experience in service parts development preferred + Supervisory Experience **Requisition ID** : 41210