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Benchmarking Integration Engineer
Allen Park, MI, United States(Hybrid)
Job Description
In this position...
Benchmarking Analyst collaborates with program management, functional engineering, weight, marketing, and VEV teams to identify full vehicle, system and commodity key performance indicators to be benchmarked. We work with teams to Identify key areas where engineering analysis and benchmarking information is required (i.e., platform analysis, ADAS, ICE, BEV, emerging technologies) and utilize 6 Sigma and statistical analysis methods to analyze and interpret benchmark data; deliver valuable and actionable in-depth strategic analysis of teardown properties and communicate results to our “customers”. TVM or cost savings experience is desired to support this role.
This role will include comparing parts/sub-systems/systems to identify from a cost perspective, design gaps, propose solution sets to bridge the gaps and work with the functional teams to process these ideas.
- Work with teams to select teardown properties to support corporate cycle plan and priorities
- Align with core engineering and commodity technical leads to identify “gaps” in benchmark data/information
- Work with teams to Identify key areas where engineering analysis and benchmarking information is required (i.e., platform analysis, ADAS, ICE, BEV, emerging technologies)
- Collaborate with program management, functional engineering, weight, marketing, VEV teams to identify full vehicle, system and commodity key performance indicators to be benchmarked
- Use 6 Sigma and statistical analysis methods to analyze and interpret benchmark data; deliver valuable and actionable in-depth strategic analysis of teardown properties and communicate results to their “customers”
- Develop and utilize “standard” engineering analysis reports to be conducted on all full vehicle teardowns
- Identify full vehicle/system/commodity test plan to be conducted on teardown properties, coordinate with teardown team
- Review competitive intelligence database, as well as external and internal competitive vehicle evaluation publications to determine future vehicle trends
- High level understanding of cost and quality features that drive full vehicle and system engineering efficiencies
- Plan, lead and execute workshops requested by Benchmark Engineering “customers”
- Support ad-hoc requests for benchmark data information/reports
- Support GPDS benchmarking deliverables
- Provide FACTS, Iceberg, Auto Knowledge, Marketlines Competitive Database etc… and benchmarking training as required
- Work collaboratively with A2MAC1, Caresoft , Munro and other external Ford partners to benchmark properties and perform idea generation
- Support market alignment studies for specific Ford and competitive vehicle sets
- Investigate alternative benchmarking strategies utilized on non-automotive properties
- Produce and lead video production of competitive vehicle features and unique engineering “first finds”
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Plan, lead and execute workshops requested by Benchmark Engineering “customers”
- Support ad-hoc requests for benchmark data information/reports
- Support GPDS benchmarking deliverables
- Provide FACTS, Iceberg, Auto Knowledge, Marketlines Competitive Database etc… and benchmarking training as required
- Work collaboratively with A2MAC1, Caresoft , Munro and other external Ford partners to benchmark properties and perform idea generation
- Support market alignment studies for specific Ford and competitive vehicle sets
- Investigate alternative benchmarking strategies utilized on non-automotive properties
- Produce and lead video production of competitive vehicle features and unique engineering “first finds”
- Present results to teams and senior level management
Qualifications
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 2+ years of benchmarking or design and release experience
- 2+ years of cross commodity experience
- Interior experience preferred
- Tooling or Cost Estimating experience
- Fluent in the use of CAD
- 6-Sigma methods and statistical analysis
- Ability to develop concise presentations and deliver findings to engineering and senior level management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and customers
- Understanding of automotive landscape related to competitive analysis across OEM’s.
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 salary grade 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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.
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Job Info
- Job Identification63780
- Job CategoryPD Operations and Quality
- Posting Date06/16/2026, 02:38 PM
- Degree LevelBachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Job ScheduleFull time
- Locations16640 Southfield Rd, Allen Park, MI, 48101, US(Hybrid)
- Preferred DegreeBachelor of Applied Science
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