Prototype Build Engineer

Job overview

The Prototype Build Engineer role is onsite in Allen Park, MI. Compensation is not specified. The role supports new vehicle and powertrain launches across Ford’s North American manufacturing plants. The engineer manages launch processes and pre-production build activities, coordinating teams and resolving issues that could affect quality, timing, or budget. The work helps ensure prototype vehicles and new models are assessed, prepared, and transitioned toward manufacturing launch.

What you'll do

• Manage program governance and adherence to launch processes
• oversee pre-production build events
• manage ordering, building, testing, and disposition of pre-production vehicles
• manage approval and integration of product development changes
• lead cross-functional build issue resolution
• co-chair launch meetings and drive part-support issue closure
• manage assigned launch budget approval and execution
• prepare weekly assessment reports and communicate status and risks to senior management
• support integration of launch teams into manufacturing plants.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prototype build engineer

optimal inc.

allen park mi

vehicle launch

powertrain

pre-production builds

program governance

issue resolution

vehicle fleet management

launch budget

cross-functional teams

manufacturing plants

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required. The posting requires travel and experience with program management, vehicle or powertrain operations, manufacturing, design, or launch work.

About the employer

Optimal Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.