Responsibilities include delivering new model New Model launches in the assigned plant on time, on cost and at the target quality levels.Assure appropriate launch team staffing and ensure all- launch processes and standards are followed.Ensure Launches (commodity and/or component) support Vehicle Launch requirements.
- launch processes and standards are followed.Ensure Launches (commodity and/or component) support Vehicle Launch requirements.
- PT manufacturing, design and/or program management, with Project management or launch experience- New Model Launch 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 preferred.
- Experience with 8-D and problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
- Must Have Skills / Highly Desirable Skills- Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Microsoft Project.
- Project management and/or launch experience.
- Experience with WERS and AIM preferred.
- Experience with 8-D and problem solving disciplines using statistical mindsets.
- Education preference: Undergraduate degree in engineering.Master's degree preferred.
- Key responsibilities- Deliver the Launch at or below Budget- Manage actions leading up to the pre-production builds; assuring builds are delivered at cost and with quality.
- Review and approve PDL changes assuring pre-production build support and prove out prior to launch.
- Assure facilities (desks, phones, copiers, conference rooms, diagnostic support)



is in place to support the On Site Launch team- Ensure the Launch Automated Issues Management System process is driving resolution of all issues that impact the launch, issues pended without resolution and aging metrics.
- Support the Vehicle VOCF Fleet process with Launch concern resolution.
- Manage the NMP stake in the Change Control Process (e-screen approvals) ensuring that changes are required and timed correctly for implementation.
- Lead the development of Risk Mitigation actions for non-production level approved parts with prove out plans to support quality launch.
- Lead 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- Support the Plant Whiteboard process and ensure timely issue resolution.
- Manage the preparation and presentation of the NMP weekly Assessment report(s).
- Manage the Meeting cadence for launch on site and the daily coordination of the ongoing launch activities- Manage the preparation and presentation of the Launch Reviews fromthrough OK to Buy- Lead the OK to Build/Ship/Buy Scorecard approval at themilestone and beyond and ensure that scorecards are prepared at each Management Meeting for review.
- Lead the On Site Modification process, managing the matrix of modifications, working with the plant and suppliers to track part updates and draw down plan for shipment.
- Launch Lessons Learned for Launch Program as assigned- Communicate with Vehicle Launch Specialists as required.
- Drive standardization through adhering to Launch LQOS.
- Responsible for balancing direct report resources across programs, based on workload and skill set, assuring quality launches.Responsible for people functions including training.
- Extended travel is mandatory to support vehicles launches and may be required to support other plants within Mexico and/or the United States

📌 Fwd Model Pgms Spec (México)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 México