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? Product Development uses design thinking \& user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! Bachelor’s degree in engineering, MS preferred * \+3 years of experience in Body Structures, Seats Structures and Underbody Systems * Design and Release Engineering or Vehicle Engineering experience is preferred * Strong fundamentals and working knowledge of GPDS engineering milestones \& GPDS process * Experience in the Cost Setting Process and Functional Led Cost/Appearance Delivery Process a benefit * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (open, clear, and inclusive) * Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results * Demonstrated organizational and delegation skills with proper follow\-up * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently * Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload managing immediate and future needs * Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Program, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering) * Onsite collaboration expected for at least 4 days per week Drive functional issue resolution between functional engineering teams. (Exterior/Interior Systems \& Structures, IPTSE, EE Hardware and Underbody Systems, etc.) to support program milestones * Drive cross\-functional issue resolution (program, finance, quality, attribute, manufacturing, STA, suppliers, etc.) to support program milestones * Drive system design efficiency, finding solutions to reduce complexity, vehicle cost and/or vehicle weight * Manage system cost status with D\&R / finance teams by reviewing engineering analysis of design changes, ensuring efficient vehicle solution is being brought forward to program * Report in a weekly basis program status and progress to leadership team * Lead escalation of issues when needed * Lead resolution of PD launch issues via AIMS/JIRA, CRs, FCPA, Alerts, \& other launch performance metrics for on time delivery of launch. * Provide issue resolution updates to the Integration and Program teams * Ensure alignment of engineering resources to budget for all phases of the program.