Engineering Supervisor

Job-:
Manufacturing

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Preferred Degree:
Master of Engineering In this position... We are seeking a results-driven Manufacturing Program Supervisor to lead the installation, commissioning, qualification, production ramp-up of battery cell manufacturing equipment at Marshall, Michigan. This role is highly execution-focused and will own the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment deployment—from tooling installation through stable, high-volume production. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and production ramp up within battery, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.

This leader will ensure equipment readiness, process capability, and operational stability while meeting safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Qualifications You'll have...Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related field); advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment launch, or industrialization in high-volume production environments. Proven experience leading equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification for complex automated manufacturing lines. Strong understanding of equipment acceptance processes including FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, and production validation methodologies. Demonstrated success driving structured production ramp-up and achieving performance stabilization.

Experience managing equipment re-tooling, line modifications, and capacity expansion projects. Strong working knowledge of automation systems, process control, and industrial safety standards. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and external vendors in high-pressure launch environments. Strong project management skills with experience managing capital budgets and timelines. Willingness to travel as required to support suppliers and on-site launch activities.

Prefer direct experience in battery cell manufacturing equipment and process scale-up.  Travel will be 95% to 100% of the time.

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

Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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