Racing Launch Manager

Ford Motor Company

. Lead and execute DCV builds .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in product vehicle engineering and plant launches, with a strong focus on quality management and problem-solving. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering on product development metrics and quality targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science Degree In Engineering15 Years Experience In Product Vehicle EngineeringDFMEAs UnderstandingQuality ManagementClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Product Development MetricsLaunch Score Card CoordinationPPAP MetricsVehicle Quality ReviewsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Jira

Industry Keywords

Ford Racing Production VehicleIn-Plant LaunchSupplier VisitsFunctional Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute DCV builds
Lead Ford Racing Production Vehicle Launches for all prebuilds TT to OKTB
Coordinate delivery of all Product Development Metrics on the Launch Score Card
Co-lead the Launch Jira/issues resolution process
Coordinate carry-over issues with PVT Managers during launch
Lead PPAP Metrics with the Ford Racing Production Vehicle STA Engineer
Support the Ford Racing Production Vehicle Body Exterior team in PIST and Fit to Nominal execution to launch standards
Own quality from planning through DCV checkpoint and in-plant launch phases through OKTB, including post-OKTB product quality
Lead monthly Vehicle Quality Reviews at VO plants, weekly QPST vehicle line discussions, and monthly Chief Quality Reviews
Report quality status weekly with daily claims and engage in the monthly roadmap
Collaborate with internal Ford Racing Production Vehicle engineers, peers, and external engineering teams to deliver quality targets
Support in-plant launch activities and supplier visits out of state and internationally, including Canada

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
15 years experience in product vehicle engineering and plant launches
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Working understanding of Functional requirements, failure mode effects, causes, severity and detection methods (DFMEAs)
Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations
Clear/concise communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations
Legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility required at hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
Visa sponsorship is available for this position