Assembly Systems Supervisor

Job Title

Assembly 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... Ford's Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team is looking for a dynamic Assembly Supervisor to lead engineering teams delivering next-generation Engine, Transmission, and Axle programs across North America. You'll drive program launches from concept to implementation, partnering with Manufacturing Strategy, Product Engineering, and Suppliers to ensure top-tier quality, cost, and timing. Through Failure Mode Avoidance, automation initiatives like cobots and AMRs, and Kaizen events, you'll champion engineering excellence and continuous improvement on the plant floor.

Beyond technical delivery, you'll coach and mentor your team, fostering a safe and high-performing culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing engineering self-starter ready to shape the future of Ford's powertrain operations.

What you'll do...

Team Leadership & Program Delivery

• Lead an engineering team to design, build and implement future model powertrain programs to our North American manufacturing facilities for Engine, Transmission and Axle products
• Lead and support your engineering team in planning for and meeting program delivery timing ensuring robust and quality driven equipment installation and readiness

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Planning

• Work with Manufacturing Strategy (MSAP) on cost study responses, manufacturing assessments and implementation planning to meet investment and timing requirements
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing and production feasibility
• Partner with Purchasing and OEM Suppliers for competitive pricing, robust processes and innovation

Operational Support & Issue Resolution

• Support plant operations teams to address Quality High Hurts, obsolescence and Critical Asset Failure Mitigation (CAFM) projects

Standards, Compliance & Process Governance

• Ensure processes, facilities, equipment, and tooling are provided for new programs in accordance with published Powertrain Standards, Strategies, Bill of Process (BOP), Procedures and Guidelines, and Global Product Development System (GPDS) requirements.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve Powertrain BoP Standards

Engineering Excellence & Quality Systems

• Drive Simultaneous Engineering activities, cost studies and investment efficiency activities to meet targets
• Deliver Quality Operating System (QOS) requirements through Failure Mode Avoidance, Dynamic Control Planning, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (e.g. FMA, DCP, FMEAs, SCCAF etc.)

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop workplans for assembly automation projects (e.g. cobots, AMR)
• Utilize Lessons Learned / Continuous Improvement Process
• Provide plant assistance for ongoing Kaizen events and extraordinary quality/downtime challenges

People Management & Talent Development

• Perform supervisory duties (objectives, check-ins, performance reviews, travel requests, timecard approvals, compensation planning) for all personnel assigned
• Assess employee competencies and support Individual Development Plans; support employee growth through training classes and development assignments
• Direct, mentor and develop your team in their personal and professional growth, providing actionable feedback and recognizing achievements, ensuring a safe and continuous learning environment.

You'll have...

Education & Technical Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 10 years of manufacturing experience in Assembly process engineering and New Programs / Launches (Engine, Transmission, Power Unit, Axle)

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrate leadership in Ford OS Behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and self-directed

Adaptability & Organizational Effectiveness

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to remain resilient in times of ambiguity and change

Work Flexibility & Mobility

• Flexible work locations with ability to travel within the US, Canada and Mexico based on business needs

Even better, you may have...

Technical & Functional Experience

• Experience in Engine Assembly
• Experience participating in or contributing to process improvement, standardization, or organizational change initiatives

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead diverse, high functioning teams
• Servant leadership mentality
• Proven ability to build strong…