Engineering Supervisor-Powertrain

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family building benefits

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to guide the development, installation, and continuous improvement of round part and crankshaft machining systems for powertrain programs. The role combines leadership, process expertise, supplier coordination, and cross-functional execution to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective machining solutions.

You will lead onsite launches, develop standard specifications, and mentor tooling principles while working with Product Engineering, Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, launch, machining process engineering, or plant operations.
• Project/ program leadership experience required.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint reading, tolerance stack-up, and process design knowledge.
• Lean material flow principles and machining system layout understanding.
• Time and motion study principles applied to machining process design.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to Michigan and surrounding states about 50% of the time.
• Hybrid work model with on-site four or more days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite installation, launch, and implementation of machining components and systems.
• Develop and maintain machining strategies and standard specifications.
• Provide extensive machining process expertise including cutting, grinding, GD&T, and heat treat feasibility.
• Interface with Product Engineering, Operations, suppliers, purchasing, and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor crankshaft tooling and gauging principles within the team.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, Lean, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assign resources and drive program execution across North American plants.
• Supervise objectives, coaching, performance reviews, and travel approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Machining knowledge

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

Lead and support the development, installation, launch, and continuous improvement of round part and crankshaft machining systems for new and existing powertrain programs. This LL6 role combines manufacturing engineering leadership, process expertise, supplier coordination, supervisory responsibilities, and cross-functional execution to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient machining solutions.

• Lead the onsite installation, launch, and implementation of round part and crankshaft machining components and manufacturing systems.
• Develop and maintain machining strategies, Bills of Process, standardized machine and process specifications, SQFs, EVPs, and related engineering standards to ensure consistency across programs.
• Provide extensive machining process expertise, including steel and iron metal cutting, grinding, GD&T, blueprint reading, tolerance stack-up, process design, and heat treat feasibility development.
• Interface with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, suppliers, purchasing, and cross-functional support groups including Controls, IT, MP&L, Material Handling, Plant Engineering, Productivity, and related teams.
• Teach and mentor the development of crankshaft tooling and gauging principles within the team.
• Evaluate machining and assembly feasibility using DFM/DFA principles, discrete event simulation, constraint analysis, lean material flow, and time-and-motion study methods.
• Initiate, evaluate, recap, and support bids for equipment purchases; approve purchase requisitions; and lead procurement activities for new programs and CIB projects.
• Drive resolution of major issues following Build Purchase Order placement and provide technical support to internal organizations, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Work with internal and external forging suppliers to optimize material distribution, balance, and overall quality.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, peer review meetings, FMEA, 8D, R&M, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities using EWS, ME Lessons Learned, eCCARS, and the Deviation/Decision Record process.
• Assign resources, establish priorities, and fully utilize engineering talent to support programs, launches, and organizational objectives across North American engine plants.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities including setting objectives and goals, coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, travel requests, timecard approvals, and participation in reviews for matrixed program resources.

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline required; Master of Science, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, launch, machining process engineering, or manufacturing plant operations.
• Project, program, launch, and team leadership experience required
• Extensive manufacturing process knowledge.
• Solid understanding of GD&T, blue print reading, tolerance stack up and process design.
• Understand lean material flow principles and integrate within machining system layout.
• Understand time and motion study principles and be able to apply to machining process design.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex processes and interactions in simple terms.
• Self motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient computer, written and oral skills.
• Excellent data analysis and interpretation capabilities.
• Flexibility to travel to plants in Michigan and surrounding states; approximately 50% of the time. This position will be based in SE Michigan, but at times will require extensive travel to plants.

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 changemaker, 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, 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
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.