PD Supv - Mustang, Explorer, Bronco/Ranger

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, seeks a Fuel System Supervisor to lead design and release engineers for fuel delivery systems across multiple vehicle lines. You will own technical direction for tanks, pumps, lines, EVAP, and ORVR, while ensuring FMVSS and EPA/CARB compliance.

You will supervise a team, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans to resolve issues and meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of automotive engineering experience, including fuel systems or related vehicle systems.
• 2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or project lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMVSS 301, EPA/CARB evaporative emissions, and global fuel system safety standards.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, and CAD tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Hands-on root cause analysis skills (8D, 3x5 Why, Ishikawa).

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 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 issues from 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 packaging, body structure, and powertrain teams to integrate fuel systems within platform constraints.
• Support program milestones by tracking timing, budget, and quality metrics for the fuel system commodity.

Skills

Team leadership

DFMEA

DVP&R

CAD tools

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

CATIA/NX

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

At Ford, the Vehicle Hardware Engineering teams are using Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification to smart mobility technologies, our teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.

Ford Motor Company is seeking an experienced and technically skilled Fuel System Supervisor to lead the engineering team responsible for fuel system design, integration, and validation across the Mustang, Bronco, Ranger, and Explorer/Aviator vehicle lines. This role sits at the intersection of design engineering, manufacturing, and program management, ensuring that fuel delivery systems meet Ford's standards for safety, durability, emissions compliance, and customer satisfaction across a diverse portfolio spanning performance vehicles, off-road platforms, trucks, and SUVs.

The successful candidate will supervise a team of design and release engineers, coordinate with cross-functional partners (Powertrain, Body Exterior, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality), and serve as the technical authority for fuel tank, fuel delivery module, fuel lines, evaporative emissions, and refueling system components on these programs.

In this position...

• 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 (e.g., Bronco off-road/skid protection, Ranger payload/towing, Mustang performance packaging, Explorer/Aviator hybrid variants)
• Support program milestones (design freeze, prototype builds, launch readiness) by tracking timing, budget, and quality metrics for the fuel system commodity

What you'll do...

• Lead root cause and corrective action activities for warranty, field, and plant quality concerns related to fuel systems
• Ensure compliance with Ford engineering specifications, corporate safety standards, and lessons-learned processes
• Present technical reviews and status updates to program leadership and chief engineers
• Champion continuous improvement, cost reduction, and weight-saving initiatives within the fuel systems commodity
• Support cross-carline standardization opportunities to leverage common architectures where feasible

You’ll have...

• 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
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, and CAD tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier technical performance and cross-functional program teams
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in root cause analysis (8D, 3x5 Why, Ishikawa)

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience across truck/SUV (body-on-frame) and unibody platforms
• Familiarity with hybrid/electrified fuel system architectures
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Knowledge of Ford's global product development process (GPDS) or equivalent

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.

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. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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