Supv - Switches, Core​/D&R

Job Description

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.

In this position...

The Switch Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the design, development, release, and global program delivery of all automotive switch commodities. This role oversees a team of Core Engineers and Product Owner / Design & Release (D&R) Engineers, ensuring robust engineering standards, successful supplier sourcing, seamless system integration, and flawless vehicle launch execution.

What you'll do...

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Core Engineers and Product Owner / D&R Engineers.
• Allocate engineering resources to align with global vehicle program milestones, advanced technology initiatives, and regional application needs.
• Foster a collaborative, agile environment to deliver switch products on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Core Engineering & Standards

• Guide the development, maintenance, and approval of generic Engineering Specifications (ES) and Requirements
• Drive early-stage sourcing activities, including advanced benchmarking, technology roadmaps, early supplier involvement, and early program checkpoints
• Lead supplier engagement processes, including engineering kick-offs

Product Ownership & Program D&R Execution

• Ensure robust program-specific execution from concept to launch, overseeing content definition (PDL), timing plans, and commercial agreements (CPA, eSOWs, RFQs, and ED&T approvals).
• Manage mechanical and electronic hardware design, packaging, interface tolerance stack-ups, and DFMEA critical/ special characteristics.
• Govern system-level definition, interface control sheets, load databases, and Global Device Transmittals (GDT) using VSEM.
• Oversee component-level and vehicle-level validation, including FEDE requirement classification/target setting/assessments, DV/PV testing, EMC compliance and Worst case circuit analysis (WCCA)
• Supervise supplier CAD releasing, AVBOM/FEDEBOM management, early tooling authorizations, and production release approvals in WERS.

Quality, Craftsmanship, & Launch Support

• Deliver switch products that meet stringent feel, sound, styling, ergonomics, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) requirements.
• Champion quality improvement initiatives, including FMA foundation documents, FMEA, and Campaign Prevention deep dives.
• Support assembly plants during launch phases through Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA) reviews, assembly set-up evaluations, and end-of-line (EOL) testing.
• Manage product and program open issue matrices to ensure swift resolution of engineering, manufacturing, and interface concerns.

You'll have...

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering preferred);
Master's degree is a plus.

5+ years of experience in Design & Release (D&R) or Product Application Engineering.

3+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, core specifications development, or vehicle launch execution.

Demonstrated experience leading or working closely with electrical/electronic product design teams.

Technical & Process Skills

Deep understanding of quality and validation disciplines: FMEA, FMA, SCCAF, DVP&R, and EMC testing.

Experience managing Full Service Suppliers (FSS) from initial RFQ/sourcing through PPAP and end-of-life cycles.

Familiarity with physical vehicle packaging, Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA), and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design constraints.

Excellent leadership, program management, problem-solving (e.g., 8D, Red X), and organizational planning skills

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?…