Product Definition Specialist
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI, United States
Job Description
In this position you will provide Core Program Management support for the Feature & Option Program Direction Letter (PDL) process and tools to all NA Program teams, including some global responsibilities.
This role offers a chance to contribute to program management and lead the authorship of the Program PDL, which feeds the ordering and manufacturing systems essential for vehicle production.
Responsibilities
Direct author initial PDLs for major / new NA programs
Train PDL authors on how to use Product Definition & Offer (PDO) to author PDLs directly
Manage the program naming creation process globally
Provide emergency PDL authoring support for program teams
Interface with the MP&L codification team to resolve systemic issues and drive process consistency
Support the Market Strategy Report (MSR) process and tool
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
Expert-level experience with PDL codification in the PDO tool
Experience with the iPDL tool
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Attention to detail
Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently
Experience using Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Desirable Additional Experience
Basic knowledge or awareness of Ford systems—WERS, SOE, Concepts, WBDO, and MOCM
Basic awareness of program timing and GPDS
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup child care, 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
Salary This position is a salary grade 6 to salary grade 8 and ranges from $72,480 to $162,120. Final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience and set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.
Other Details Visa sponsorship 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. 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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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This role offers a chance to contribute to program management and lead the authorship of the Program PDL, which feeds the ordering and manufacturing systems essential for vehicle production.
Responsibilities
Direct author initial PDLs for major / new NA programs
Train PDL authors on how to use Product Definition & Offer (PDO) to author PDLs directly
Manage the program naming creation process globally
Provide emergency PDL authoring support for program teams
Interface with the MP&L codification team to resolve systemic issues and drive process consistency
Support the Market Strategy Report (MSR) process and tool
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
Expert-level experience with PDL codification in the PDO tool
Experience with the iPDL tool
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Attention to detail
Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently
Experience using Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Desirable Additional Experience
Basic knowledge or awareness of Ford systems—WERS, SOE, Concepts, WBDO, and MOCM
Basic awareness of program timing and GPDS
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup child care, 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
Salary This position is a salary grade 6 to salary grade 8 and ranges from $72,480 to $162,120. Final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience and set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.
Other Details Visa sponsorship 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. 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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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