Manufacturing Team Lead - Quality & Process Improvement

Lincoln Motor Company; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Additional vacation time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a leadership-level engineer to guide quality and process initiatives within manufacturing. You will lead lean efforts, drive continuous improvement, manage resources, and coordinate system changes to keep production flowing efficiently.

The role requires a 5+ years of experience (or 8+ years in equivalent roles), supervisory exposure, and solid Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience OR 8+ years of directly relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
• Fundamental knowledge of quality and process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain operational standards while monitoring adherence to manufacturing operating systems.
• Facilitate the Results Process using standardized tools and methods.
• Support and resolve team-escalated issues through coaching and abnormality resolution.
• Validate permanent corrective actions and drive continuous improvement to prevent systemic recurrence.
• Allocate resources to maintain production flow and ensure standards are met.
• Plan and monitor maintenance tasks while driving process improvements.
• Manage time and data to foster a continuous improvement mindset.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and management of system changes and transitions.
• Drive the creation and coordination of team activities.
• Foster a culture of communication and recognition to develop a motivated workforce.
• Create a conducive work environment that empowers teams to execute responsibilities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Experience 5+ years

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Shift work

Quality knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a leadership-level engineer to guide quality and process initiatives within manufacturing. You will lead lean efforts, drive continuous improvement, manage resources, and coordinate system changes to keep production flowing efficiently.

The role requires a 5+ years of experience (or 8+ years in equivalent roles), supervisory exposure, and solid Microsoft Office skills.