Supervisor - Dimensional Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Oakville is seeking a Process Coach in Dimensional Engineering. The role involves overseeing Body Construction processes, ensuring quality and efficiency while leading a skilled trades team. Candidates should possess a college diploma in engineering and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing practices and maintain high-quality standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience focused on body construction fundamentals.
• Effective use of problem-solving tools like 8D and DMAIC methodologies.
• Experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize Body Construction processes.
• Supervise Skilled Trades Toolmakers and Quality Control teams.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and quality metrics.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read prints and AutoCAD

Lean Manufacturing experience

Six Sigma experience

Visual Factory Management

Education

3-year college diploma in manufacturing/mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

3D Modelling

3D Printing

Job description

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launch—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. At Ford, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Join us in creating the vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

The Role

As a Process Coach in Dimensional Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing various Body Construction processes and deliver attributes within the body and assembly manufacturing process. You will ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to corporate standards. You will directly supervise and lead a team of skilled trades. You will conduct regular job observations to validate performance and ensure process adherence and deliver quality control requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 3-year college diploma in manufacturing/mechanical engineering or a related field. (Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience focused on body construction fundamentals including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons, midnights, and/or weekends if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience

• Effective problem-solving skills, including the application of 8D, Statistical Process Control, and DMAIC Project Methodologies.
• Ability to read prints, AutoCAD (Teamcenter preferred, 3D Modelling, 3D Printing).
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping experience.
• TQM and Kaizen methods experience.
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) experience.
• Visual Factory Management experience.
• Knowledge of constraint management principles.
• Experience working in a leadership role.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Accountable for dimensional capability. Analyze data and prioritize, plan, implement workplans to deliver requirements.
• Supervise Skilled trades Toolmakers and assign projects.
• Supervise Quality Control Hourly team.
• Drive fit and finish improvements for Body In White (BIW) and Finished Vehicle on Wheels (VOW)
• Report out on Internal/External quality metrics to Management, support Quality reviews and Variability Reduction Teams (VRT).
• Utilize External/Internal Quality metrics to develop implement improvement plans for our customers.
• Oversee Incoming Quality and drive improvements with Stamping and Suppliers
• Ensure adherence to Control Plan.
• Ensure adherence to PCF schedule.
• Provide support for reactions plans to out of spec conditions.
• Respond to calls from Production in all departments. Assist in root cause analysis and containment/ corrective actions.
• Find continuous improvement projects and drive special studies with the trades.
• Maintain and perform necessary data correlations.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team and skilled trades teams in the tooling.
• Assign PMs to review geo-stations, with focus on dimensional variations/capability improvements.
• Oversee metrology devices, support trouble shooting and programming, ensure calibrations are up to date.
• Manage personnel resources and develop versatility within the DCE operations team through training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Address department health and safety concerns. Enforce compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards.
• Support the Body Department as needed, including but not limited to helping cover Joining and Sealing operations.