Manufacturing Engineering Lead: Lean, DFM & CI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and drug cover

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and apply manufacturing principles to bring innovative vehicles to life. You will guide design for manufacturability, analyze KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic, global manufacturing environment with a focus on cost-efficient production.

This role requires Lean expertise, leadership, and the ability to collaborate with Product Development, Materials Planning & Logistics, and

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering-Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience or similar related technical field; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
• 8-10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to manufacturing launches
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
• Understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies
• Ability to implement manufacturing strategies, contributing to long-term organizational goals
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and implement strategic corrective actions
• Proficiency in leveraging Virtual Manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Team Center, Vis mockup) for advanced analysis and process optimization
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in Failure Mode Avoidance principles and supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to travel to support future program launch

Responsibilities

• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by integrating manufacturing requirements into vehicle development
• Oversee the analysis of Manufacturing KPIs and lead corrective actions
• Guide identification of potential process risks and implement preventive measures
• Support technology adoption and advanced manufacturing methods
• Lead cross-functional alignment with Product Development, Materials Planning & Logistics, and Assembly Plant
• Oversee program financial targets for Facility, Tooling and Labor
• Foster Continuous Improvement by evaluating lessons learned from new model launches
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to a team of manufacturing engineers

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's in Engineering or MBM/Equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Teamcenter

Vis mockup

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and apply manufacturing principles to bring innovative vehicles to life. You will guide design for manufacturability, analyze KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic, global manufacturing environment with a focus on cost-efficient production.

This role requires Lean expertise, leadership, and the ability to collaborate with Product Development, Materials Planning & Logistics, and