# New Model Program Engineer – Powertrain

**Company**: Ford
**Location**: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced New Model Program (NMP) Engineer to lead and support on-site execution of powertrain program launches.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, quality, suppliers, and program teams to ensure seamless product launches from build events through production readiness.

This role requires strong program management, problem-solving, manufacturing, and stakeholder management skills, along with an interest in digital transformation and data-driven decision making.

## Responsibilities

### Launch Execution & Program Management

- Support powertrain program launches to deliver targets for timing, quality, and cost.

- Coordinate launch activities between manufacturing plants, engineering teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders.

- Develop and maintain detailed launch plans, milestones, and readiness reviews.

- Manage launch facilities, logistics, and operational support activities.

- Lead regular launch meetings and track action-item closure.

### Issue Resolution & Risk Management

- Monitor launch issues and drive timely resolution through cross-functional teams.

- Support engineering change management and implementation activities.

- Identify launch risks and develop mitigation plans.

- Capture and deploy lessons learned across future programs.

- Facilitate structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and root cause analysis.

### Supplier & Parts Readiness

- Coordinate parts readiness and supplier support during launch events.

- Support production trial builds and validation activities.

- Track supplier-related concerns and ensure timely corrective actions.

- Manage launch modifications and resolution plans until production stabilization.

### Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

- Prepare launch health reports, dashboards, and management reviews.

- Present program status, risks, key metrics, and recovery plans.

- Support milestone approvals and production readiness assessments.

### Quality & Manufacturing Readiness

- Ensure product validation and launch test activities remain on schedule.

- Support quality improvement and defect prevention initiatives.

- Drive compliance with launch quality processes and standards.

- Promote best practices across manufacturing launch activities.

### Digital Manufacturing & Analytics

- Support automation, digitalization, and process efficiency initiatives.

- Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to identify trends and risks.

- Contribute to implementation of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing solutions.

- Explore opportunities to leverage AI and automation for launch process improvements.

## Qualifications

### Education

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

- MBA preferred.

### Experience

- 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Powertrain Manufacturing

- Manufacturing Engineering

- Product Development

- Program Management

- Project Management

### Technical Skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

- Experience with manufacturing quality systems and launch processes.

- Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as:

- 8D

- Six Sigma

- Statistical Process Control (SPC)

### Preferred Qualifications

- Exposure to launch quality systems and new product introduction processes.

- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

- Understanding of Industry 4.0, connected manufacturing, IIoT platforms, and digital quality tools.

- Basic knowledge of analytics, SQL, automation, or AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.

- Previous powertrain or automotive manufacturing experience.

## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Project
- 8D
- Six Sigma
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- manufacturing quality systems
- launch processes
- problem-solving

### Nice to have
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Industry 4.0
- connected manufacturing
- IIoT platforms
- digital quality tools
- analytics
- SQL
- automation
- AI-enabled manufacturing solutions

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