This position supports the Global Total Cost (GTC) organization, focusing on cost reduction activities to make Ford more profitable and competitive in the marketplace, playing a key role in helping to meet corporate cost objectives. The main objective is overall management of design cost reduction activities, focusing on development of global strategic processes and tools, as well as leading the development of global cost applications and dashboards to facilitate collaboration between the global team. Responsibilities also include data analysis, presentation, communication, and benchmarking to evaluate and compare part designs, features and technologies of internal benchmarks along with other OEMs. Additionally, the role involves KPI development, reporting and program management to ensure delivery of the identified cost reduction actions. You will be exposed to exciting new products and technology and will be joining an agile team of doers making a difference at Ford by working collaboratively and delivering excellence day in and day out. 

Minimum Qualifications:

MBA (highly preferred)5+ years' experience in the automotive industry focusing on cost reduction Excellent Microsoft skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong project management skillsExperience in process development/improvement Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detailConfidence to challenge the status quoDesign Thinking/Lean Design experienceQlik Sense, Alteryx, and AI/LLM experience

 

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

 

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• 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.

 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is salary grade range 5-8.

 

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance 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.

 

 

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What You’ll Do…

Play a key and vital role in meeting corporate cost objectives for both existing products and forward model vehiclesIdentify, manage and report on key KPIs to manage the businessTransform complex data in a manner that drives informed decision making, collaboration, action and improved overall efficiencyLead and coordinate data analysis, development of executive summaries and presentation material to communicate key findings at all levels of the company Manage and complete benchmarking activities at the NA Benchmarking CenterWork with global counterparts to coordinate data consistency and  benchmarking studiesProvide recommendations for additional studies to be initiated and attributes/data to be collected and analyzedDevelop/own the processes, tools, and data supporting the Global Organization in delivering design cost reduction Lead the development of global cost applications and dashboards to facilitate collaboration between cross-functional skill teamsEnable other departments to meet our corporate cost objectives by providing benchmarking data and resourcesIdentify, generate and manage cost savings/avoidance ideasFacilitate the maturation of cost savings/avoidance ideas