Casting Engineering Supervisor

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

This position combines deep technical expertise in casting facility design, process design and equipment operation with strong program leadership. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end manufacturing readiness, from concept and equipment specification through commissioning, ramp-up, and full production.

At Ford Motor Company, we are not just building vehicles; we are building a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The Casting Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the development, industrialization, and operation of high-pressure die casting processes for structural components. This role is central to new program launches, ensuring successful introduction of large complex castings.

What you'll do...

* Lead end-to-end industrialization of structural casting processes from concept to Start of Production.

* Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) with Product and Tooling Engineering to enable part consolidation and structural performance.

* Collaborate with machine OEMs and system integrators on equipment design, layout, and integration.

* Lead launch and operation of casting cells to ensure stable, high-quality production to achieve part quality specifications and program production rate.

* Establish standards for machine setup, parameter control, and preventive maintenance.

* Lead detailed facility layout, cell and equipment design from concept stage, including all technical aspects of the equipment such as mechanical design, electrical, software, automation, safety and operation.

* Define, monitor and optimize key process metrics.

* Act as a technical leader across Manufacturing Engineering.

* Coordinate with suppliers and internal cross functional teams for successful program development.

* Develop internal expertise in casting technologies and equipment operation.

* Enforce compliance with all safety and environmental standards.

What you'll do...

* Lead end-to-end industrialization of structural casting processes from concept to Start of Production.

* Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) with Product and Tooling Engineering to enable part consolidation and structural performance.

* Collaborate with machine OEMs and system integrators on equipment design, layout, and integration.

* Lead launch and operation of casting cells to ensure stable, high-quality production to achieve part quality specifications and program production rate.

* Establish standards for machine setup, parameter control, and preventive maintenance.

* Lead detailed facility layout, cell and equipment design from concept stage, including all technical aspects of the equipment such as mechanical design, electrical, software, automation, safety and operation.

* Define, monitor and optimize key process metrics.

* Act as a technical leader across Manufacturing Engineering.

* Coordinate with suppliers and internal cross functional teams for successful program development.

* Develop internal expertise in casting technologies and equipment operation.

* Enforce compliance with all safety and environmental standards.