Engineering Supervisor-Powertrain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

PTO & Holidays

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to guide machining system development, installation and continuous improvement for powertrain programs. You will couple engineering leadership with process expertise, supplier coordination, and cross‑functional execution to deliver safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing engineering and leadership, with strong GD&T, blue print reading, and lean manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• 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 including GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Lean material flow understanding and application to machining systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite installation, launch, and implementation of machining systems.
• Develop and maintain machining strategies, standards, and related specifications.
• Provide machining process expertise including GD&T, blueprint reading, and tolerance stack‑up.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams including Product Engineering, suppliers, and IT.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, and Lean manufacturing improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Machining expertise

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Master’s degree, MBA or equivalent (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

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.

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About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About the Team

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Job Info

• Job Identification 70216
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US (Hybrid)