Casting Engineering Supervisor

Job-:
Manufacturing

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Preferred Degree:
Bachelor of Science 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... The Casting Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will have the responsibility to lead and develop a team to ensure the highest quality and most efficient designs and processes are being used, experience leading cross functional teams in fast paced manufacturing environments.  

The candidate should have knowledge of various casting alloys and processes, including but not limited to gravity, low-pressure, and high pressure die casting. Knowledge of various core making processes and materials will be useful. Qualifications You'll have...Bachelor of Science/Engineering; MBA/MS preferred - Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical or Metallurgy/Materials Science.

Min of 10+ years in Manufacturing Min of 6+ years in Casting. Ability to demonstrate you can lead a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to present, persuade, and collaborate at all levels of the organization. Working level knowledge of casting, post processing, and die development processes. Working level knowledge of core making processes and materials. Knowledge of the secondary operations associated with castings, including, but not limited to trimming, fettling, deburring, and quality checks.

Knowledge of both iron and aluminum alloys used for castings.

Understanding of Magma Soft or other casting simulation software results. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Highly motivated self-starter capable of driving change and influencing engineering decisions, with or without authority. Experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessments.

Foundry operational experience in casting manufacturing processes and process control. Proven track record of delivering major product launches in an automotive manufacturing facility. Ability to work in a production setting and aid in troubleshooting of supplier equipment and processes. Possess practical problem-solving skills and the ability to address a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to travel both domestically and internationally. travel may be required from 25% up to 60% of time when required.

The lower end means working from home base (Dearborn) with minimal travel to supplier/vendors, test facilities, or out of state (of Michigan) plants/suppliers.

The higher end of travel means supporting implementation/launch teams on site at the out of state (of Michigan) plants/suppliers. This could require traveling from ~3 months up to ~1 1/2 years working on-site at a Plant.  Per HR guidelines, when supporting out of state you are allowed to travel home every other weekend. 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!

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