This position will support program teams to manage Material Cost over the lifecycle of the program. Working hand-in-hand with the Life Cycle Cost Supervisor, the Vehicle Program Director, Chief Program Engineers, and their program leads. The objective is to maintain a competitive material cost across the different model years in order to achieve and maintain the segment EBIT margin. Must be experienced in project management, supporting program and project manager and program analysts, to ensure that the work is delivered effectively. Must have a foundation and understand GPDS and Program Timing Deliverables and be willing to advocate vocally for the right thing for the program and Ford Motor Company.

+ Advocate for Cost Culture across the company, with emphasis on the four principles: Don't Over-Design, Don't Over-Content, Don't Over-Pay, and the Best Part is No Part.
+ Attend and support Program forums such as the Program Steering Team, Chief Program Engineer Decision For...