Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 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. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Program Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This critical role is responsible for ensuring the seamless introduction of new model programs within our paint facilities, from initial prototype verification through to final implementation. The successful candidate will be a key player in resolving complex automation and facility issues, optimizing paint processes, and supporting vehicle launches to meet stringent quality, timing, and operational efficiency targets.

Responsibilities

Function as Paint Automation Technical Support for the introduction of new model programs from verification prototype to final implementation.

Lead resolution for automation and facility issues impacting paint & facility launch, quality / timing, OEE, Uptime, FTT, and equipment functionality issues through data collection and analysis.

Coordinate and support ongoing paint color and appearance optimization.

Develop offline and commission Paint & Sealer automation processes.

Support paint application trials, testing both at vendors and plants as required.

Support Materials and Process Engineering with paint application expertise.

Support Vehicle Launches as required. Lead tracking and issue resolution as it relates to Paint and Sealer Automation.

Identify, support, and resolve ongoing plant automation issues.

Willingness to understand color and paint appearance.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience Robot and or Paint OEM preferred.

Ability to travel will be required. 60 to 80% of the work is at an assembly plant.

Ability to work within a paint facility around sealer and paint materials.

Excellent leadership skills and the ability to resolve complex problems with minimal supervision.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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 builderor 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

For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

This position is a range of salary grades GSR 7-8.

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.