Engineering Supervisor-Body Manufacturing Quality Leader; VLS

Position: Engineering Supervisor-Body Manufacturing Quality Leader (VLS)
Job-:
Manufacturing

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Preferred Degree:
Master Degree 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  this position... This is position is within VOME Body Construction Organization. The role will be a Vehicle Line Specialist (focused position classified as Engineering Supervisor).

This role supports major milestones from FC5 through Job 1 + Acceleration with key focus on Implementation and Launch of Sheet metal and Exterior Ornamentation Systems. The successful candidate will have minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing demonstrating One Ford Leadership behaviors as well as extensive knowledge in key areas of the PD and manufacturing systems. Note
- This role will include travel internationally based on Program Assignments Timing (Subject to Change):

Program Timing:
Current through CY ‘29

Product / Manufacturing Development
Current through CY’27

Implementation Timing:
March ‘28 - May ’29 Location(s)
Product / Manufacturing Development will be located primarily at home location in South Eastern Michigan (Product Development Center – PDC) located off Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn MiTooling Design Phase will require travel to SE Michigan local Suppliers This position is targeted for intra regional implementation at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant (CAP).Core Responsibilities Lead Team of Core Manufacturing Engineers in Planning / Execution phases of new model program(s)
Accelerates process needs into overall strategy plan to support Plant requirements, integrate teams for collaboration and track open issue resolution

Deliver Facility, Tooling and Quality Systems and Launch new model programs

Qualifications

You'll have...Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or higher5+ Years Experience in Manufacturing Engineering Demonstrated Leadership Behaviors Experience in Areas of Stamping, Body Assembly and Exterior Ornamentation Experience working with Data and Analysis.

MS, Engineering or Engineering Management
10-15+ Years Experience in Manufacturing Engineering Demonstrated Leadership Behaviors, Ford Experience preferred.

Experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations:
Areas of Stamping, Body Assembly and Manufacturing Tooling / Processes Experience working with Quality Departments:
Blackbelt Certification.

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? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement,…