Description

Job Description

Ford is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled specialist join the Product Definition Team within Ford's Vehicle Program Management Team and contribute to the success of our innovation lab. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in product & program management technologies, analytical skills, an understanding of innovation processes, and proficiency in programming and PLM systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for articulating abstract concepts, perform digital mockups, and create visual storyboards/demo utilizing the innovation lab technologies.

Responsibilities

Ability to understand complex/abstract concepts and ideate within a team environment.

Ability to visualize future state solutions, methods, and product architectures using paper model.

Ability to translate paper model concepts into innovation lab solutions/prototype utilizing out of the box tools.

Evaluate and validate concepts and provide fit gap analysis between abstract and out of the box solutions and provide recommendations.

Create visual story boards and demos to the leadership team.

Own and maintain the team's 3DX environment, ensuring its availability and optimal performance.

Build prototype solutions in 3DX based on concepts and ideas generated by the team.

Analyze current state processes, procedures, tools & datasets to identify inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in our product definition processess

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in program management, data analysis or product definition role, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and deliver clear, concise, and engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
• Comfortable voicing opinions and sharing innovative concepts within a team setting.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote to communicate in a team environment.
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel with VB or Power BI).

Bonus Points:

• PMP certification.
• Master's degree in engineering, Program Management or a relevant Business area.
• Knowledge of Jira & Confluence
• Knowledge/understanding of relevant industry standards and processes, including automotive-specific terminology, product development lifecycles and key market trends and processes.
• Experience/knowledge in systems engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working with BOMs (Bills of Materials), program teams, engineering teams, and product definition systems.
• Experience with MDM/ERP/PLM/CAD systems (any).
• Understanding of engineering, manufacturing or other industrial business systems and their interaction with product definition processes.
• Working knowledge of part codification and vehicle codification methodologies.
• Knowledge of automotive supply chain management, purchasing processes, or related areas.
• Familiarity with other relevant automotive tools and systems.