Indirect Engineering Audit Supervisor

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In this position... 

Reporting directly to the PD Indirect Engineering Efficiency Chief Engineer, this position plays a key role in supporting the identification, development, and implementation of projects and processes designed to help Ford PD meet its cost objectives, specifically through the auditing of Lump Sum ED&T and Alert Invoices within a lean, focused environment. A significant part of the role involves direct interaction with key internal partners such as Finance, Purchasing, PD Functions, and Transformation Teams, as well as external partners like suppliers, engaging with them at both working and Senior levels. The individual in this role will be responsible for defining and driving Audit Team deliverables, providing support for senior management report-outs when required. Furthermore, the position entails partnering closely with key operating stakeholders to effectively manage cross-functional dependencies, leveraging the internal expert network to help drive solutions. Finally, the role includes owning the assessment of project status to support lean-based metrics and diligently tracking benefits and metrics in collaboration with key finance counterparts.

What you'll do...

• Lead the day-to-day implementation and execution of ED&T and Alert Audits


• Builds relationships as one of the subject matter experts for ED&T and Alerts


• Leads key aspects of project management and support interface across functional teams


• Work closely with partners to facilitate issue resolution and escalation as needed; Develop recommendations where appropriate


• Supports governance processes and material preparation for specific cost elements or projects


• Manage day-to-day work for direct and indirect team members

You'll have... 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field


• Effective communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence outcomes


• Process-oriented; organized, strong project management skills


• Systemic thinking: the ability to synthesize quickly and influence decisions


• Data-driven and strong experience in MS Excel and MS Office Program execution

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree


• Strong business acumen including negotiation skills; cross-functional experience is an asset


• Ability to drive results in an unstructured and cross-functional environment

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 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 a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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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.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. 

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