New Model Program Engineer (Cuautitlán)

New Model Program Engineer, Vehicle and Powertrain Launch We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. In this position, The New Model Program Engineer plays a critical role in the successful launch of new vehicle and powertrain models within North America manufacturing plants. This position is responsible for the overall program management and delivery of new vehicle programs, ensuring successful execution across various phases including issue resolution, quality and status assessments, vehicle fleet management, and adherence to established budgets and timing. Responsibilities
- Deliver New Model Vehicle launches in the assigned plant on time, on cost and at the target quality levels. Assure that daily deployment of the on-site launch meeting cadence, all launch processes and standards are followed, and Management review documents are developed.
- Support the delivery of Launch at or below Budget.
- Support the delivery of Launch to the prescribed Build Event Timing delivering builds on time, at cost and with quality.
- Manage the Launch Teams transition to the plant.
- Ensure facilities (desks, phones, copiers, conference rooms, diagnostic support) are in place to support the OnSite Launch team.
- Monitor the Automated Information System process for resolution of all issues that impact the launch, issues pendent without resolution and aging metrics. Drive closure of issues as required.
- Support the NMP stake in the Change Control Process ensuring that changes that are required are approved and timed correctly for implementation.
- Manage Pre-Production Build Events.
- Implement the Open to Go Process including the part pedigree process and final approval of all alerts required for parts not PPAP for the build events.
- Coordinate the On Site Modification process matrix of modifications, work with the plant and suppliers to track part updates and monitor the plant draw down plan.
- Support the Plant Whiteboard process and ensure timely issue resolution.
- Manage the Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS).
- Support the development of Risk Mitigation actions and prove out plans to support quality launch.
- Ensure the meeting cadence for launch on site is operating.
- Coordinate all ongoing launch team activities including part sign-off activities and shortage meetings in conjunction with the plant.
- Implement and prepare the NMP weekly assessment report(s) including data entry, updating key metrics of the program health. Qualifications Requirements:
- Proficient English (must send employee profile in ENGLISH to apply).
- Experience coordinating the activities of multiple plants/organizations and aligning an Undergraduate degree in Engineering. Masters in Engineering preferred.
- Manufacturing, design and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience.
- Launch Standards Proficiency including a working level knowledge of the processes by which New Model Programs launches vehicle programs (i.e. LQOS, GPDS, FPS, etc.).
- Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Project.
- Project management and/or launch experience.
- Experience with WERS and AIM required.
- Experience with 8-D and problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets. About Us At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation. About the Team Ford Quality is responsible for driving continuous improvement for the Ford and Lincoln brands to deliver top quality products and services to delight our customers. We achieve this through operational excellence and integral processes and tools, such as Global Product Development System, Quality Operating System, New Model Launch, working with integrated teams in Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales and Service, etc. Job Info
- Job Identification 61173
- Job Category Quality
- Posting Date 04/17/2026, 05:46 PM
- Apply Before 04/30/2026, 12:00 AM
- Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Job Schedule Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.mx/empleo/5ue5o9