Fuel Systems Lead — Emissions, Validation & Supplier Management

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Fuel System Supervisor to lead the engineering team responsible for fuel system design, integration, and validation across Mustang, Bronco, Ranger, and Explorer/Aviator programs.

The role sits at the intersection of design engineering, manufacturing, and program management, ensuring compliance with FMVSS and emissions standards while delivering safe, durable, and high‑quality fuel systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of automotive engineering experience, including direct experience with fuel systems, emissions systems, or closely related vehicle systems.
• 2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or project lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMVSS 301, EPA/CARB evaporative emissions regulations, and global fuel system safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of fuel system design/release engineers supporting Mustang, Bronco, Ranger, and Explorer/Aviator programs.
• Own the technical direction for fuel tanks, fuel pumps/modules, fuel lines, filler pipes, EVAP/emissions components, and onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) systems.
• Ensure fuel system designs meet FMVSS, EPA/CARB evaporative emissions, and global regulatory requirements across all four vehicle lines.
• Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation testing plans; resolve technical issues identified through testing, fleet data, or field performance.
• Manage supplier relationships and collaborate with Purchasing on sourcing, cost targets, and quality performance for fuel system components.
• Coordinate with vehicle packaging, body structure, and powertrain teams to integrate fuel systems within tight platform constraints.
• Support program milestones (design freeze, prototype builds, launch readiness) by tracking timing, budget, and quality metrics for the fuel system commodity.

Skills

Fuel systems

Emissions systems

Project leadership

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

CAD tools

Supplier management

Strong communicator

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced Fuel System Supervisor to lead the engineering team responsible for fuel system design, integration, and validation across Mustang, Bronco, Ranger, and Explorer/Aviator programs.

The role sits at the intersection of design engineering, manufacturing, and program management, ensuring compliance with FMVSS and emissions standards while delivering safe, durable, and high‑quality fuel systems.