Engineering Supervisor

Engineering Supervisor, VIS

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead a talented team of manufacturing engineers in the Final Assembly Tooling area. The successful candidate will develop tooling solutions to support tier‑1 suppliers and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Manage tier‑1 tooling supplier compliance to GVOSS across design and build.
• Co‑lead tooling buyoffs with M&E team and Tier‑1 suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relations and expectations throughout project award and execution with Ford.
• Facilitate improvement initiatives between Ford and Tier‑1 supplier partnerships.
• Drive standardization for Final Assembly Tooling.
• Ensure the “Lessons Learned” loop from implementation back to core is realized with the tooling supplier base.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to a team of manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field; foreign equivalency acceptable.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing leadership capacity.

• Supplier relationship management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
• Proficiency with Virtual Manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Team Center, Vis mock‑up).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to the supplier base within the greater Detroit area.
• Vehicle development process knowledge.
• Proficiency with GVOSS.
• Experience leading diverse teams.
• Automotive manufacturing and launch process knowledge.
• Leading capital projects.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• 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 leadership level
6. Visa sponsorship and domestic relocation are not available for this position. Candidates 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.

Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.