Mfg Business Program Planning Specialist

Mfg Business Program Planning Specialist

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

This role supports major milestones from MR through Program Approval with key focus on developing a clear understanding of manufacturing impact on the vehicle program financials and income statement.

The major role & responsibility of the position is to provide Program support by leading Advanced Planning and Program phase activities with cross functional team in MFG, PD, PD finance, Purchasing, MP&L and Quality & New Model program, capacity breakthrough solutions, Footprint studies, and various other strategic studies.

What you'll do...

• Manufacturing SPOC for Forward Model Product Program analysis and milestone studies for various programs. Serve as direct interface with PD Planning, PD Finance and various MFG Teams
• Initiate Manufacturing Future Model cost studies for Product, Product and Capacity, capacity addition for programs across all Manufacturing skill teams (Cycle Plan Vignettes, MR, PS/ PSC, and PA)
• Negotiate manufacturing targets and resolve product physical vs. funding issues for Programs
• Ensure aligned assumptions between the Manufacturing functional activities including: ME, Operations, MP&L, Launch, and Finance
• Support all Manufacturing analysis related to sourcing decisions and any business case analysis
• Develop and analyze footprint alternatives including: financial, labor and cadence implications
• Lead manufacturing cost reporting, in terms of Business Plan / Cycle Plan submission and ensure the cross-functional alignment and leadership concurrence.
• Lead studies to ensure fulfill Manufacturing customer requirements
• Supervise Program APR business study & Program gateway deliverable inputs

You’ll have...

• Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial pref)
• Manufacturing experience in Engineering or Operations
• Business case analysis and or significant problem solving
• Exposure or experience with Financial analysis

Even better, you may have...

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!

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $,760.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates.

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• Job Identification 58589
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 02/24/2026, 03:00 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)