In this position...

You will develop, analyze, and advise fleet size procurement for all VO production launches and create streamlined processes for fleet analytics. 

The successful candidate must have a passion for automobiles and manufacturing and can develop cross-functional solutions to complex problems.  Packaging Design & Planning engineers lead Ford in 3D CAD and PLM capability and can rapidly generate vehicle design alternatives to solve packaging and material flow challenges. Our engineers have a strong attention to detail and the ability to retain intricate details, from memory, across several programs. You must be willing to maintain a can-do attitude with very limited inputs and use deductive reasoning and industry trends to develop accurate forecasts for early milestones.

Successful candidates have a passion for manufacturing and desire to develop cross-functional solutions to complex problems. Successful analysts have a strong attention to detail and the ability to understand intricate details across several programs. Our analysts maintain a can-do attitude with very limited direction and use deductive reasoning to complete complex assessments. Candidates must embody Ford OS Behaviors of Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration.

You'll have …

Bachelors Degree or equivalentAbility to learn rapidly and adapt to changing circumstancesAbility to autonomously manage multiple workstreams, challenging workload, competing priorities, and aggressive timelinesProficiency with Microsoft office applications (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)

Even better, you may have...

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain/Logistics is preferred Experience with corporate Financial/procurement systems and Cost Studies is a plusExperience with BOM, MRP, and Capacity Planning systems is a plus (FEDE BOM, CMMS, GCP, Teamcenter)Superb written and verbal communication skillsHigh-proficiency in Excel/Access/Alteryx is desirable

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

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

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.   

Visa sponsorship is not 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location   

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What you'll do...

Identify, forecast, and optimize capital spending for capacity studiesWork extensively with Packaging Engineering, Material Flow Engineering, Material Logistics, Stamping, FCSD, Product Development, Capacity Planning, Finance, VO Plants, and Penske to achieve robust fleet analyticsDrive improvements in sourcing strategies and network design to achieve freight and Investment Efficiency objectivesWork as a team with Container Management to right size fleets based on loss, attrition, and process efficiency objectivesDevelop robust interdepartmental processes to ensure alignment on NAML Freight Objectives and Packaging deliverables Create and maintain an internal database management system for fleet sizes, offering opportunities for quick what-if studies and improved transparency, visibility, and process efficiency