Process Control Team Supervisor-Manufacturing Engineering

Job-:
Manufacturing

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
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. The Mission:
Driving Ford to the Pinnacle of Quality  At Ford, we are on a mission to become the industry benchmark for automotive quality. A robust Control Plan is central to this strategy – it is a structured quality-management document used to describe the systems in place to control product quality. A Control Plan provides a written summary of the systems used to minimize variation, tying together product characteristics (dimensions, specs), process characteristics (machine settings, cycle times), the control methods used to monitor them, and the reaction plans if something goes out of spec.

To execute this, VME Final Assembly is launching a brand-new Process Control Team. This team will be responsible for developing and implementing next generation process control strategies across all Vehicle Operations plants. The ultimate goal of this leadership role is to cement Ford as the Quality leader in automotive industry. In this position… As the Process Control Team Supervisor, sitting within the Global Manufacturing Engineering organization, you will build and lead a dedicated team of engineers across two critical work streams:
Strategy/Process and Plant Implementation. You will drive both immediate interim solutions and long-term permanent solutions to protect our customers. Qualifications The minimum requirements we seek:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field). 5+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Product Development. Deep understanding of the APQP framework, specifically Control Plans, DFMEA, PFMEA, and managing Significant/Critical Characteristics. Proven experience bridging the gap between vehicle design/engineering and plant floor manufacturing feasibility. Must be open to travel as needed to support North American Assembly Plant installations and execution.

Our Preferred Requirements:
Hands-on experience in the development, procurement, and installation of advanced Vision Systems (e.g., laser profiling, camera systems) and Error-Proofing tools (e.g., PLC-integrated smart tooling, force gauge tools). Extensive experience functioning in an automotive final assembly plant environment, including managing tooling installations and launch cycles across multiple facilities. Experience writing Statements of Work (SOWs), evaluating supplier quotes, and managing external tooling suppliers.

Strong executive presence with the ability to negotiate complex quality issues across multiple organizations (PD, Quality, VME, VO). Exceptional project management skills, specifically tracking multiple complex work streams simultaneously across different geographic locations. Knowledge of Ford-specific systems (FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS/Auros, AIS). A history of functioning highly effectively in stressful situations with aggressive timing constraints. Experience developing or managing data visualization dashboards (Power BI, etc.)

to track complex, multi-site project life cycles and executive KPIs. You may not…