PD Academy Engineer

Description du poste:

PD Academy is Product Development's accelerated talent development program, designed to grow the next generation of high-potential engineers. As part of the program, you will work on a real project while completing courses and training that will accelerate your professional growth.
As the Company adds more connectivity, electrification, technology, and services to Ford and Lincoln vehicles, the Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE) Business Operations Office plays a central role in supporting the Exterior, Interior, Underbody, Electrical/Electronics, Flexible Vehicle Architecture, Digital Transformation, Six Sigma, and Systems Integration Hardware Engineering functions. As a Product Development Analyst within PD Academy, you will support headcount and budget delivery activities for Vehicle Hardware Engineering Programs, working alongside a cross-functional group of stakeholders (Engineering Functional Teams, Vehicle Planning, Resource Planning, Finance, Supply Chain, Program Management Teams, and HR). This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on exposure to program operations, resource planning, and data analysis within a global automotive organization.
What does PD Academy offer you?
* A real, impactful project - not just internship tasks or isolated assignments.
* Continuous technical training (courses and workshops) throughout the year, including exposure to program operations and resource planning processes

Profil requis du candidat:

Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree (recently completed and/or up to 1 year of verifiable professional experience) in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
* Exposure to program management, vehicle hardware Design & Release, or Systems Engineering (through internships or academic projects) is a plus.

Technical Skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and SharePoint.
* Basic to intermediate data analytics skills, with familiarity in Excel functions such as VLOOKUPs, IF statements, PivotTables, and macros considered a plus.
* Interest or exposure to visual presentation and corporate summary/communication materials.
* Exposure to Exterior/Interior/Chassis/EDS organizations or vehicle systems is a plus.

Soft Skills
* Teamwork and communication: strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Self-management: ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities with growing independence; self-motivated and process-oriented.
* Organization and analysis: strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Multitasking: ability to support multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
* Collaboration: comfortable interacting with stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
* Continuous learner: proactive and motivated to grow within program operations and resource planning practices