Powertrain Manufacturing Test Systems Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering team seeks a Test Engineering Supervisor to lead teams delivering test equipment for ICE, electric, and hybrid powertrains across North America. You will drive program launches from concept to implementation and partner with Manufacturing Strategy, Product Engineering and Suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and timing.

You will mentor your team, foster a safe, high-performing culture, champion Design for Manufacturing, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience in Assembly & Test processes.
• Data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team to design, build and implement test equipment for future model powertrain programs for ICE, Electric and Hybrid powertrains.
• Plan for and meet program delivery timing ensuring robust and quality-driven equipment installation and readiness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Strategy and Product Engineering to meet investment and timing requirements; partner with Purchasing and OEM Suppliers for pricing and processes.
• Drive QA and Continuous Improvement activities to improve equipment and processes.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a safe and high-performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Ford's Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering (PTME) team is looking for a dynamic Test Engineering Supervisor to lead engineering teams delivering Test Equipment for next-generation ICE, Electric and Hybrid powertrain programs across North America facilities, directly supporting Ford's commitment to innovation and electric vehicle transformation. You'll drive program launches from concept to implementation, partnering with Manufacturing Strategy, Product Engineering, and Suppliers to ensure top-tier quality, cost, and timing.

You will be instrumental in driving cross-functional collaboration, working closely with our Product Engineering teams to champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and ensure robust production feasibility from concept to launch. Beyond technical delivery, you'll coach and mentor your team, fostering a safe and high-performing culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing engineering self-starter ready to shape the future of Ford's powertrain operations.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Program Delivery

• Lead an engineering team to design, build and implement test equipment for future model powertrain programs to our North American manufacturing facilities for ICE, Electric and Hybrid powertrains.
• Lead and support your engineering team in planning for and meeting program delivery timing ensuring robust and quality driven equipment installation and readiness

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Planning

• Work with Manufacturing Strategy (MSAP) on cost study responses, manufacturing assessments and implementation planning to meet investment and timing requirements
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing and production feasibility
• Partner with Purchasing and OEM Suppliers for competitive pricing, robust processes and innovation

Operational Support & Issue Resolution

• Support plant operations teams to address Quality High Hurts, obsolescence and Critical Asset Failure Mitigation (CAFM) projects

Standards, Compliance & Process Governance

• Ensure processes, facilities, equipment, and tooling are provided for new programs in accordance with published Powertrain Standards, Strategies, Bill of Process (BOP), Procedures and Guidelines, and Global Product Development System (GPDS) requirements.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve Powertrain BoP Standards

Engineering Excellence & Quality Systems

• Drive Simultaneous Engineering activities, cost studies and investment efficiency activities to meet targets
• Deliver Quality Operating System (QOS) requirements through Failure Mode Avoidance, Dynamic Control Planning, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (e.g. FMA, DCP, FMEAs, SCCAF etc.)

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Lessons Learned / Continuous Improvement Process
• Provide plant assistance for ongoing Kaizen events and extraordinary quality/downtime challenges

People Management & Talent Development

• Perform supervisory duties (objectives, check-ins, performance reviews, travel requests, timecard approvals, compensation planning) for all personnel assigned
• Assess employee competencies and support Individual Development Plans; support employee growth through training classes and development assignments
• Direct, mentor and develop your team in their personal and professional growth, providing actionable feedback and recognizing achievements, ensuring a safe and continuous learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Technical Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Strong analytical capability, with data driven mindset/decision-making
• 5 years of manufacturing experience in Assembly & Test process engineering and New Programs / Launches (Transmission, Power Unit, eMotor, Axle)

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrate leadership in Ford OS Behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and self-directed

Adaptability & Organizational Effectiveness

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to remain resilient in times of ambiguity and change

Work Flexibility & Mobility

• Flexible work locations with ability to travel within the US, Canada and Mexico based on business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical & Functional Experience

• Experience in Powertrain Test Engineering or Controls Engineering
• Experience with various test processes (leak test, in-process test, EOL Final Test, etc.)
• Experience participating in or contributing to process improvement, standardization, or organizational change initiatives

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead diverse, high functioning teams
• Servant leadership mentality
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, such as plant teams, engineering peers, and global functional teams

Results & Problem-Solving Orientation

• Proven record of customer focused work and results
• Proven ability to identify, analyze assembly issues and develop solutions within a high functioning team (strong problem-solving skills)

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Foundational understanding of FPS (Ford Production System) or equivalent Lean Operating Systems, with a desire to further develop these skills

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 Years 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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