Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Company; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan and implement vehicle program launches at assembly plants. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in project management. Responsibilities include ensuring quality operating system requirements and leading assembly processes for new vehicle introductions.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience is essential.
• Experience with assembly tooling, processes, and facilities.
• Willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements.
• Lead onsite final assembly for new vehicle launches.
• Collaborate on facility and tooling costs.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Communication

Statistical Analysis

Assembly Process Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Ford software systems (AVBOM, WERS, etc.)

Job description

Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering (VME) is a multi-functional team responsible for planning and implementing the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Experience in Project Management
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel within North America (USA and Mexico), including supporting launch programs

Preferred Requirements

• Understanding of statistics (control charts, data collection)
• Knowledge of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
• Experience with Ford software systems: AVBOM, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS, AIMs, CPARS
• Experience with automotive systems such as Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Water testing, and End of Line
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work under stress and within tight timelines
• Self-supervised work capability
• Experience with assembly tooling, processes, and facilities
• Knowledge of error proofing strategies used in Ford

Applicants must provide proof of degree completion and, if applicable, an Education Credential Assessment for degrees obtained outside Canada. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada; no work permit sponsorship is provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Manufacturing Delivery Quality Operating System requirements across multiple subsystems
• Lead onsite final assembly for new vehicle launches
• Collaborate on facility and tooling costs, quality improvement, and labor reduction
• Use virtual tools to evaluate new model design feasibility
• Maintain process sheets and cycle line layouts
• Address feasibility issues related to FAE
• Develop and manage schedules for tooling and facility projects
• Lead tooling installation, start-up, and commissioning
• Resolve launch product and tooling issues
• Document lessons learned and implement preventive actions
• Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and other departmental initiatives
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as Product Development and Logistics